LARAMIE, Wyo. (September 4, 2019) – The Cowgirls will continue the season at the friendly confines of the Louis S. Madrid for a pair of non-conference match-ups. UW will host the nationally ranked Baylor Bears on Friday at 4 p.m. MT followed by a Sunday game against Big Sky foe Idaho State. That game is scheduled for 1 p.m. UW Athletics and the team will also be hosting a Pups on the Pitch promotion on Friday. Fans are encouraged to bring their furry friends for the day. There will be free tote bags given out, one per person while supplies last.
 
"After three hard fought matches it's great to welcome in a team of Baylor's caliber," head coach Pete Cuadrado said. "It's a great test for our team, especially given that we are starting to make positive strides in our development.  We have had some time to work on a few key areas, both offensively and defensively, and now look to continue to improve in these areas this weekend.  In our second match on Sunday, we will get to see a new look Idaho State team under its new leadership.  So we're not exactly sure what we will see, but none-the-less we will have our team prepared for whatever is thrown at us.  We're looking forward to a great weekend at home in front of our fans."

Last time out, Wyoming earned its first win of the season with a 3-2 double-overtime victory over the Northern Colorado last Wednesday morning in Laramie. The Bears had several scoring opportunities early in the first half. They had two looks in the third minute and one in the fourth but each came up empty. Senior Summer Taube had a look at the 7:01 mark which was saved by goalie Taylor Washington. Wyoming did get on the board first with a line shot by freshman Keelie Wortmann on a free kick that make it 1-0 in the 16^th minute. Northern Colorado responded with a goal by Maddie Duren that snuck in around the wall and past sophomore goalkeeper Hannah Lee. Less than a minute later, UNC went up 2-1 off a cross from Kaitlyn Meeder to Haley O'Nan who stuck it in from the top of the box. Wortmann would strike with 28:29 on the clock. Off a corner kick from fellow freshman Faith Joiner, she would push it past Washington to even it all up at 2-2. With only one shot by each team the remainder of the way, the teams headed in to the lockerroom all even. UNC led the way in shots 7-5 and the Cowgirls had six corner kicks. Out of the break, Wyoming had an early chance with a shot by sophomore Amber Vokoun. Unfortunately, it would be the only shot for the Cowgirls in the second 45 minutes compared to six by the Bears. Northern Colorado's real chance came at the 85:16 mark with a shot by Taylor Bray that bounced off the post. Despite being outshot in the period, UW would force extra time. There was no real offensive threat in the first ten minutes of overtime. Each team wouldn't have a chance to get a shot off and they would move on to the second overtime. Tatum had a look in the 103rd minute which was saved by Ashley Franza. With 103:08 on the clock, she intercepted a clearance shot and buried it from the right side of the box to give the Cowgirls the 3-2 double overtime win.
 
Three Cowgirls, Indianna Asimus, Jamie Tatum and Keelie Wortmann, currently lead the way with two goals apiece. Tatum has a team-high seven shots with six of them on goal.  Lee has played in all three games in net, has seven saves and a 1.44 goals against average.
 
Baylor enters the weekend with a 2-0-1 overall this season. Last time out, the Bears played to a 1-1 double overtime draw against Nebraska. They are currently receiving votes in the coaches poll and are 19th in the Top Drawer standings. The Bears entered the preseason ranked 14th and were 21st in the coaches poll last week.
 
The Bears eight starters and 15 letterwinners to a team that finished 20-6-0 overall and 8-1-0 in the Big 12 conference, which earned them the regular season conference title. They are coached by Paul Jobson who is in his seventh season with the program.
 
This is only the second meeting between the two teams. The last time the two teams met was August 20, 2017 with the Bears coming out on top 2-1 in overtime in Waco.
 
Idaho State is currently 0-1-3 overall during the 2019 campaign and will face Boise State prior to the Cowgirls. Last time out, they dropped a 2-1 contest against New Mexico State.
 
The Bengals return eight starters to a team that finished 2-14-0 overall and 1-8-0 in the Big Sky conference. ISU is coached by Debs Brereton who is in her first season with the program.
   
This will be the 11th meeting between the two teams. The last time the two teams met was Aug. 20, 2018. The Cowgirls came away with a 2-1 win in Pocatello.  
 
Live stats and video will be available at GoWyo.com, along with live stats. Follow @Wyo_soccer on twitter for updates throughout the game.