Northern Arizona brings a seven-game unbeaten streak and second place in the Big Sky standings into its final home games of 2026, hosting Montana on Thursday and Portland State on Sunday. The Lumberjacks’ recent run has been fueled by a stingy defense and Valerie Llamas’ scoring surge; both games will stream on ESPN+.

By the Numbers
  • NAU is 7-4-3 overall and 3-0-1 in Big Sky play.
  • The Lumberjacks have allowed 2 goals in their last 7 games and have outscored conference opponents 7-1.
  • Micala Boex leads NAU with 6 goals and 2 assists.
  • Goalkeeper Lexi Saveski has a .882 save percentage and a 0.64 goals-against average.
Yes, But

NAU’s opponents enter the week with losing records, but Montana is the defending conference champion, and Portland State recently upset Weber State. The Lumberjacks also trail Montana in the all-time series, though they have won 3 of the last 5 meetings.

State of Play
  • NAU hosts Montana at 7 p.m. MST Thursday, Oct. 22, and Portland State at noon MST Sunday, Oct. 25.
  • Seven graduating student-athletes will be recognized before Thursday’s game.
  • Llamas scored 3 goals last week and earned Big Sky Co-Offensive Player of the Week honors.
Bottom Line

NAU has a chance to turn its late-season momentum into a strong finish at home—and strengthen its position in the Big Sky race.