U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo., – Air Force women’s soccer (10-4-1, 5-2-0 MW) posted a 3-0 shutout over San Jose State (2-11-2, 1-7-0 MW) on Saturday afternoon in their final match of the season at Cadet Soccer Stadium. The win marked the Falcons’ 10th of the season, their most since 2019, and featured Kendall Rippley’s first career brace and a program record for the fastest two goals.
“It was a great way to close out our season at Cadet Soccer Stadium,” expressed head coach Laura Busby. “We defended well and earned a gritty shutout for three very important points.”
Rippley led the Falcons offensively with her first career brace and six shots, while Chase Borntreger scored her fifth goal of the season. In goal, Sydney Nelms recorded her third shutout and eighth win of the year after making one save.
Air Force fired eight shots in the opening 25 minutes before Borntreger put the Falcons on the board. Annika Jost delivered a corner kick that deflected off the Spartans’ goalkeeper and ricocheted to Borntreger, who headed it into the net for the lead.
Just 25 seconds later, Rippley doubled the advantage, setting a new program record for the fastest two goals after the previous mark was reset earlier this season. Jost played a one-touch pass to Rippley, who drove toward goal and finished past the keeper.
Rippley added an insurance goal in the 48th minute when Addie Doyle crossed from the right wing to the senior, who was in position to chip the ball into the net and secure the 3-0 victory.
Busby said, “We are confident and ready to take on the top of the table next week.”
Air Force will host the City for Champions Cup at Weidner Field against Colorado College on Wednesday October 28 at 6 p.m. MT.