CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Women's Soccer team is coming off an undefeated week in conference play, earning a 1-0 win over Abilene Christian and tying 1-1 against Tarleton State. The Thunderbirds are currently in a playoff spot, but will likely need some results down the stretch to solidify a spot in the postseason tournament.
That mission starts with a match in Orem, Utah, against conference-leading Utah Valley on Thursday, October 23, at 6:00 p.m.
Head Coach Kai Edwards said
"We played 60 very good minutes last time vs them. We will need to play 15 minutes at a time to be successful. Everyone has their hands on the rope tugging together and that will be important all weekend."
Match Information
Who: Southern Utah (3-9-3, 2-4-1) at Utah Valley (9-4-2, 5-0-1)
When: Thursday, October 23, at 6:00 p.m.
Where: UCCU Stadium in Orem, Utah
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: HERE
The Thunderbirds
SUU currently has earned seven conference points and sits in fourth place just ahead of ACU and Tarleton State, who each have five points. The Thunderbirds play the three teams above them to close out the year, and ACU and Tarleton State play each other and the top two teams.
Senior forward Sarah Assumma officially took the team lead in total points with her goal against Tarleton State, now sitting at 11 points on four goals and three assists. Whitney Gardner is just behind her with nine points on three goals and three assists.
Dakota Hansen scored her second goal of the year against ACU, a game-winning header that gave her five total points on two goals and an assist.
Nao Yasuda earned an Honorable Mention in the Top Drawer Soccer National Team ranking for her performance last week, recording the assist on both SUU goals a week ago.
Jazmyn Brass is fourth in the conference in total saves with 56 on the year. She also has two shutouts and boasts a 68 save percentage.
The Wolverines
UVU sits comfortably in first place in the WAC with 16 conference points earned and an undefeated 5-0-1 record. Utah Valley is coming off a 2-1 victory over the Lancers of California Baptist last time out.
Ruby Hladek and Faith Webber both top the conference in total points and goals scored.
When the Wolverines visited Cedar City, the Thunderbirds held them to their second-lowest goals scored in conference play.
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