Who | Utah Tech (1-2) at Lindenwood (1-2)
When | Sunday, Sept. 10 – 12 p.m. MT
Where | Hunter Stadium – St. Charles, Mo.
Social Media | Instagram + Twitter (X) + #UtahTechBlazers

Scouting the Competition:
Lindenwood is 1-2 on the season and coming off a home victory over Southwest Baptist University this past weekend. Currently averaging 11.3 shots per game, the team's 1.0 goals allowed per game currently ranks tied for second-best in the Ohio Valley Conference. Matteo Boasso, Cole Hutson and Bryce Warhaft have each accounted for one goal this season while Enzo Gil earned his first career victory in net against Southwest Baptist.
 
The Lions are set to face Western Illinois on Tuesday before hosting Utah Tech on Sunday.
 
Creating Chances:
Utah Tech created tons of chances against Sacramento State on Thursday, out-shooting the Hornets 21-7 and holding a 9-3 advantage in shots on target. The team came close to finding an equalizer after Damian Arguello drew a penalty in the 57^th minute but the Trailblazers were unable to convert, and Abigay Gomez would draw a red card in the 70^th minute that led to increased pressure from the Utah Tech attack. Despite the opportunities, Sacramento State's goalkeeper would finish the game with eight saves to keep UT off the board. The Trailblazers are currently averaging 16 shots per game this season while allowing just 10.7.
 
The Full 90:
The trio of Stockton Short, Julian Herrera and Jimi Villasenor has played all 270 minutes this season, while Angel Saldana is close behind at 261 minutes of action. Last season, Herrera posted nine 90-minute performances while Short accomplished the feat in five games; Villasenor entered the 2023 season with a previous career high of 84 minutes, which came against Air Force on Oct. 2, 2022.

A Stout Defense:
The Trailblazer defense has been a strength this season, with Utah Tech currently tying for the fewest goals allowed per game (1.0) among schools in the WAC. Drawing 2.33 offside calls per game, UT is tied for third-most in the conference while playing a clean game, ranking seventh out of nine teams with just 10.67 fouls per contest.

New Faces Making an Early Impact:
Utah Tech welcomed 14 new faces to St. George this offseason, as nine freshmen and five transfers officially joined Trailblazer Nation. Through three games, several of those additions have played key roles in the UT lineup.
 
Angel Saldana currently ranks fourth on the team with 261 minutes played after transferring from Phoenix College while Bubu Medina (UNLV) and Damian Arguello (Salt Lake Community College) have both started each of the team's three games. Sami Cuevas, a freshman from Valera, Venezuela, currently leads the team with nine shots on goal and has started two of his three appearances. Carlos Vargas is another freshman to start twice in the team's first three games while Denilson Velaszuez as played at least 38 minutes in each of his three appearances, including a season-high 57 against Sacramento State on Thursday.
  
What's Next:
Utah Tech will make its long-awaited home debut next weekend, hosting CSU Bakersfield (Sept. 14, 7 p.m.) and Gonzaga (Sept. 17, 11 a.m.).