In the conference opener for 2008 Northern Colorado soccer remains winless against the Portland State Vikings after a 2-1 decision on Friday. This loss drops the Bears to 5-9-0 on the season.

The Bears defense held the Vikings to a scoreless first half with the Bears outshooting Portland State 9-2. 

It was not until the second half when Portland States Dolly Enneking scored the first goal off of the assist from Iman Bearde.  The Bears got on the board 19 seconds later when freshman Ariel Cook received the assists from Megan Bellendir and Sydney VanderVelde to tie up the game at 1-1.

Enneking clinched the game for Portland state with her second goal of the game in the 65^th minute moving the Vikings to 2-9-2 on the season.

In the game Northern Colorado outshot the Vikings 23-8 with five coming from senior Jessica Zimmerman.

The Bears continue action on Sunday as the team travels to Sacramento State to face the Hornets in the second conference game of the season.