Friday, November 14
Seattle, Wash.
7:00 p.m. PT
University of Washington
14-2-6, 8-1-2
2
vs
0
Montana
11-4-5, 5-1-2
1
2
F
Montana
0
0
0
Washington
1
1
2
Buckβs Brace Sends Washington To NCAA Second Round
November 14, 2025 | Women's Soccer
SEATTLE βΒ Alex Buck netted her second brace of the season to lift fourth-seeded Washington past Montana on Friday, sending the Huskies to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament.
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The win came in front of a raucous crowd of 2,564 fans, the sixth-largest in program-history.
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Advancing to the Second Round for the second consecutive year, Washington's NCAA Tournament journey moves to Charlottesville, Virginia, where the Huskies will battle five seed Arkansas.
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Washington dominated possession all night long, finishing with an 18-2 advantage in shots, putting 10 attempts on goal.
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After a handful of early warning shots, Washington struck first in the 11th minute on Alex Buck's seventh of the season.
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Taking Maylen Montoya's throw in from the sideline, the Husky striker chested the ball toward goal and cut onto her right, unleashing a whipped, low shot that snuck into the narrowest of gaps between a diving Ashlyn Dvorak and the near post, putting the Huskies ahead 1-0.
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Buck continued to hunt a second throughout the next 34 minutes, ending the half with five total shots.
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However, UW's best chance to extend its lead came from Kelsey Branson in the 39th minute after being slipped through on goal by Lucy Newlin. The senior attempted to sneak a shot past Dvorak but an outstretched leg kept the score at 1-0 after 45 minutes of action.
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While the Grizzlies grew into the match in the second half, Washington still controlled possession throughout.
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Just when it looked like the final scoreline was destined for a 1-0 scoreline, Buck picked off the ball 80 yards from goal and charged forward, striding past several defenders before beating Dvorak low, hitting the back of the net with a 90th-minute dagger to send the Dawgs to Charlottesville.
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For more information on Husky Women's Soccer, follow @UW_WSoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
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The win came in front of a raucous crowd of 2,564 fans, the sixth-largest in program-history.
Β
Advancing to the Second Round for the second consecutive year, Washington's NCAA Tournament journey moves to Charlottesville, Virginia, where the Huskies will battle five seed Arkansas.
Β
Washington dominated possession all night long, finishing with an 18-2 advantage in shots, putting 10 attempts on goal.
Β
After a handful of early warning shots, Washington struck first in the 11th minute on Alex Buck's seventh of the season.
Β
Taking Maylen Montoya's throw in from the sideline, the Husky striker chested the ball toward goal and cut onto her right, unleashing a whipped, low shot that snuck into the narrowest of gaps between a diving Ashlyn Dvorak and the near post, putting the Huskies ahead 1-0.
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Buck continued to hunt a second throughout the next 34 minutes, ending the half with five total shots.
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However, UW's best chance to extend its lead came from Kelsey Branson in the 39th minute after being slipped through on goal by Lucy Newlin. The senior attempted to sneak a shot past Dvorak but an outstretched leg kept the score at 1-0 after 45 minutes of action.
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While the Grizzlies grew into the match in the second half, Washington still controlled possession throughout.
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Just when it looked like the final scoreline was destined for a 1-0 scoreline, Buck picked off the ball 80 yards from goal and charged forward, striding past several defenders before beating Dvorak low, hitting the back of the net with a 90th-minute dagger to send the Dawgs to Charlottesville.
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For more information on Husky Women's Soccer, follow @UW_WSoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
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Team Stats
UM
UW
Goals
0
2
Shots
2
18
Shots on Goal
1
10
Saves
7
1
Corners
1
8
Fouls
13
11
Scoring Plays
Alex Buck (8)
Assisted By: Maylen Montoya
GOAL by UW Buck, Alex Assist by Montoya, Maylen.
10:07
Alex Buck (8)
GOAL by UW Buck, Alex.
89:23
Game Leaders
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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