Photos: Arizona gets past Denver, 2-1, NCAA soccer
The Wildcats notched a pair of scores, one in each half, to take down the visiting Pioneers, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona defender Marissa Arnst (19) fights the grip of Denver forward Lilly Lund (9) chasing for the ball along the line in the first half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz. The Wildcats rode goals on either side of half to get by the Pioneers 2-1.
Arizona midfielder Sami Baytosh (14), third from right, gets mobbed after slotting home a penalty kick in the second hal against Denver, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz. Baytosh’s score ended up the game winner in a 2-1 Wildcat victory.
Denver defender Annie Philbin (3) celebrates after as her header on a free kick leaves Arizona goalkeeper Olivia Ramey (31) in a heap to cut the Wildcat lead to 2-1 very late in the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Denver midfielder Kera Nguyen (19) manages to split the pressure from Arizona midfielder Lily Boydstun (9) and forward Aurora Gaines (10) in the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Denver midfielder Samantha Dreiling (21) gets off the clearance under double coverage from Arizona defender Ella Hatteberg (15) and midfielder Trinity Dorsey (5) in the first half, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward/midfielder Ella Weathersby (74) steps in front of Denver forward Lilly Lund (9) to cut out the outlet pass in the first half, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
A Denver shot rings off the crossbar over Arizona goalkeeper Olivia Ramey (31) in the first half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona midfielder Sami Baytosh (14) watches her kick glance off the arm of Denver midfielder Isabella Chidiac (10) in the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Denver defender Audrey Miller (25) flies in to take the ball before Arizona midfielder Lily Boydstun (9) can get her foot on it in the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona goalkeeper Olivia Ramey (31) comes out to smother a shot by Denver forward Brooke Ahern (16) late in the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Denver midfielder Kera Nguyen (19) slides in to stop Arizona midfielder Trinity Dorsey (5) from advancing up the outside channel in the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Kyleigh Johnson (13) just edges out Denver defender Nora Zelazny (22) in the jump for a loose ball, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona midfielder Leilani Cortez-Ramirez (7) rises above Denver forward Brooke Ahern (16), left, and midfielder Isabella Chidiac (10) for the ball in the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona defender Marissa Arnst (19) strips Denver midfielder Samantha Dreiling (21) in the dying seconds of the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Denver goalkeeper Alina Santos (95) comes out to snare a Wildcat cross in the box over teammate defender Emma Thielbahr (20) and Arizona midfielder Sami Baytosh (14) in the first half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona midfielder Sami Baytosh (14) attempts to cut back against a trio of Denver defenders in the Pioneer box during the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona midfielder Trinity Dorsey (5) gets clipped by Denver midfielder Samantha Dreiling (21) trying to weave between her and midfielder Alanna Raimondo (7) in the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Jessica Bedolla (2) clashes with Denver midfielder Kit Mooney (15) in the jump for the ball in the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona midfielder Trinity Dorsey (5) gets dragged down Denver midfielder Alanna Raimondo (7) chasing the ball during the second half of their game, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona midfielder Trinity Dorsey (5) and Denver midfielder Samantha Dreiling (21) lock up in pursuit of a 50-50 ball, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona goalkeeper Olivia Ramey (31) snares a cross, warming up for the game against Denver, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona head coach Becca Moros watches the Wildcats get ready to take on Denver, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona head coach Becca Moros demonstrates a maneuver for one of her players as the Wildcats get ready to take on Denver, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona goalkeeper Olivia Ramey (31) trots onto the field under a ribbon of smoke to take on Denver, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona head coach Becca Moros gestures to midfield as she talks with one of the game officials prior to the Wildcats taking on Denver, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona head coach Becca Moros gets a low five from Arizona defender Zoe Mendiola (4) as the Wildcats get ready to take on Denver, September 4, 2025, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona head coach Becca Moros flashes the Wildcat hand sign as the team enters Mulcahy Stadium to take on Denver, Sept. 4, 2025, in Tucson.
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