Trailblazers women soccer took on in-state rival University of Utah and fell 3-0.
WHAT HEAD COACH MOLLY ROUSE SAID: "We will utilize today's match as an opportunity for the group to learn, grow and become more United. Playing against a very good PAC-12 team, was never going to be easy. Additionally, we were up against incredible odds after two weeks of bizarre circumstances. Our focus moving forward will be on how we choose to respond, which ultimately will dictate how our next round of games will play out. We will continue to encourage everyone to lock arms after a hard weekend and choose to get better together tomorrow."
HOW IT HAPPENED: Utah was able to get two goals in the first half from seven shots, with five on frame. Dixie State didn't get much offense going in the first having just three shots with two on frame.
Utah was able to get a third goal in the 61st minute and went on to outshoot DSU 12-0 in the second half.
Dixie State did have six saves in the second half as the defense held strong throughout the entirety.
As the final seconds concluded the Utes claimed the 3-0 win over the Trailblazers.
STAT BREAKDOWN: Kenna Sparks,
Jill Bennett and
Madison Monson each had a single shot for Dixie State. Bennet and Monson each were able to place their shots on frame.
Kayla Gonzales started in the net for the Trailblazers and played 73 minutes. She came away with seven saves. Hollee Hercik went into goal and recorded 17 minutes. She didn't allow any goals and came away with two saves. In total Dixie State ended the game with nine saves to Utah's two.
Dixie State ended the game with three total shots and two on goal while Utah ended with 21 total shots and 12 on goal.
NOTES TO KNOW: Dixie State is now 3-5-0 overall on the season.
UP NEXT: The Trailblazers are set for another in-state rivalry matchup against Southern Utah on Thursday in Cedar City at 4:00 p.m. Dixie State will return to Greater Zion Stadium for the final preseason game of the season hosting Northern Arizona before they start WAC action first hosting New Mexico State and then Grand Canyon.
