Utah Tech women's soccer keeps the unbeaten streak alive with a 1-0 win over Sam Houston State on Friday night.
WHAT HEAD COACH MOLLY ROUSE SAID: "This evenings match was an excellent example of the grind our conference calls for. SHSU was well organized and produced several solid attacking opportunities. We knew heading into this match we would need to capitalize on our chances while making big defensive plays. At this pivotal point in the season, each game will require toughness and performance focus. Heading into this weekend, we were aware of the physical demands and we prepared mentally for how hard earning a result would be. Again, our preparation, team chemistry and depth is giving us a chance to remain competitive for long stretches of time. We look forward to another tough team performance on Sunday against top seeded NMSU."
HOW IT HAPPENED: Sam Houston was the first to get a shot off in the 17th minute. Later in the 28th minute the Bearkats fired off a shot on goal but
Kayla Thompson notched her first save of the night.
Utah Tech's offense found some momentum in the 34th minute as Emma Carver placed a shot on frame. Just three minutes later, Indie Winterton also had a shot on frame but Sam Houston notched a pair of saves to keep the score at 0-0 going into the half.
The Trailblazers pressed heavy to start the second half with a shot on goal in the 45th minute by Shaylynn Uyeshiro. In the 53rd minute, the Trailblazers drew a corner kick and after the ball was cleared, Gracie Knutzen was there for the recovery. She pushed forward and passed it forward to a breaking Brynlee Roberts who executed for a goal to give UT the 1-0 lead.
The Bearkats only recorded two shots in the second half with just one on frame in the 85th minute but Kayla Thompson recorded the save.
The time expired and Utah Tech claimed its ninth consecutive unbeaten game and eighth shutout of the season.
STAT BREAKDOWN: In total Utah Tech had 11 shots with six shots on frame. While Sam Houston had six total shots with just two on frame. Each of UT's shots on goal were recorded by different Trailblazers.
Thompson started in goal and played the full 90 for UT and ended the game with two saves.
NOTES TO KNOW: Utah Tech now has an 8-2-1 record overall on the season and are now 4-0-1 in WAC action. The Trailbalzers are on a nine game unbeaten streak and are on a two game winning streak. Utah Tech has now recorded eight shutouts on the season.
The Trailblazers have only allowed one goal in 847 minutes.
UP NEXT: Utah Tech will stay home to host New Mexico State on Sunday, Oct. 9 before heading to Cedar City, Utah to finish off the second half of the game with Southern Utah on Oct. 14 at 3:00 p.m.
