Northern Arizona rallied for a 1-1 Senior Night draw with Montana, as Elliotte Kortus scored in the 89th minute. The result extended NAU’s unbeaten streak to eight games and kept the Lumberjacks in second place in the Big Sky standings.

By the Numbers
  • NAU outshot Montana 34-14 and earned 7 corner kicks to Montana’s 5.
  • Micala Boex had 14 shots, with 4 on target, and recorded her 12th career assist—tying for 10th in program history.
  • Goalkeeper Lexi Saveski made 7 saves in 90 minutes.
Yes, But

Despite NAU’s shot advantage, Montana scored first in the 16th minute after the Lumberjacks couldn’t clear a corner. NAU’s late equalizer earned a draw, but neither team found a winner in the closing moments.

State of Play
  • NAU is 7-4-4 overall and 3-0-2 in Big Sky play, with 11 conference points.
  • Montana is 3-9-1 overall and 1-3-1 in conference play.
What’s Next

NAU stays in Flagstaff to host Portland State on Sunday, Oct. 25, at noon Mountain time. The game will stream on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Kortus’ late goal preserved NAU’s unbeaten league run and its hold on second place, turning a night of missed chances into a valuable conference point.