CEDAR CITY, Utah -- After starting the season 0-5-4, the Southern Utah University soccer team has a chance to get some momentum before their next homestand against the team down south, Utah Tech University in St. George on Friday, Sept. 22, at 5 p.m.
The Trailblazers
The Utah Tech soccer team currently stands at 5-4-1. They are on a three-game win streak dating back to Sept. 10.
Lacy Fox has been the leading scorer for the Trailblazers, totaling five goals in their 10 games, including three game winners. Right behind her is Brynlee Rider with three goals. Rider also leads the team in assists with four. Fox and Rider have shot-on-goal percentages of .462 and .563, respectively.
The team's primary goalkeeper, Brianna Frey, has held opponents to two shutouts. She averages 4.5 saves per game and has a save percentage of .738. She is in the top five in the Western Athletic Conference in both categories.
The Thunderbirds
There are many factors making this a big game for SUU. They are still searching for their first win of the season, they are beginning conference play and they are competing against their main rival.
Whitney Gardner and Sammie Sofonia have led the Thunderbird offense. Gardner has two goals and four assists while Sofonia has three goals and two assists. All three of Sofonia's goals have come off of assists by Gardner.
Julia Ortega has been in the net for Southern Utah, and collected one shutout in the Thunderbirds' 10 games. She is No. 2 in the WAC in total saves with 61. She averages 6.48 saves per game, also second in the WAC.
SUU is 2-2-1 all-time against Utah Tech. Last year, they suffered a 1-0 defeat and will be looking to get a punch in this Friday.
Quotes from Kai Edwards
"We open conference on the road against a well-coached team in Utah Tech that is riding a three-game win streak. The keys for the game all have to do with us, we are prepared and sharp. We are excited to put into action and get results from all the things we have learned over the last six weeks. Everyone in the league is in the same spot we are, we have to earn the spot we want and we are prepared to do so."
Written by: Anden Garfield
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