(San Jose, CA – Nov 1, 2026) – Utah Tech men's soccer earns its second road win in a row, backed by two first-half goals and stout goalkeeping from
Zack Jarvie.
Coach Broadhead and the Trailblazers (2-12-2, 1-6-1 MWC) were looking to avenge both last outing's performance against Air Force, as well as the previous result against San Jose State (6-8-3, 3-4-2 MWC) earlier this season.
The Spartans owned the first two scoring chances of the night, testing freshman goalie
Zack Jarvie. Jarvie was able to deflect both shots, one to each side, to keep SJSU off the board.
In the 18th minute, San Jose State committed a foul in the box.
Alex Polyukh stepped up to take the penalty kick and rocketed one over the diving Spartan keeper and into the back of the net to give the Trailblazers an early lead. The goal was Polyukh's first of the season, and the team's third PK goal of the season.
Just over five minutes later, a battle for possession ensued at midfield as the ball pinballed around after a throw in. Utah Tech was able to gain possession and
Jacob Cinelli sent a beautiful through ball forward to
Michael Watkins. After the defender just got a piece of the ball to not allow the pass to get through cleanly, Watkins gained control and fired a shot past the sliding keeper and in for his first score of the season.
Just 23 minutes in, the Trailblazers found themselves with a two goal advantage.
Jarvie and the Trailblazers were able to hold off the Spartans, facing 11 shots and recording six total saves. UT took a 2-0 lead into the break.
In the second half, San Jose State kept its pressure on Utah Tech, outshooting them 8-3, while also earning two more corner kicks than UT.
Zack Jarvie and the Utah Tech backline continued its unblemished effort, holding the Spartans scoreless in the second half as well to complete a clean sheet.
Utah Tech won its second consecutive road match, and earned their second clean sheet of the season.
JARVIE'S CAREER NIGHT
Freshman goalie
Zack Jarvie got the nod tonight and continued his strong debut season for Utah Tech. Jarvie recorded eight saves, including six in the first half, en route to his second career shutout. The Lehi, Utah native's eight saves eclipsed his previous career high of seven, set in his last start at Grand Canyon on October 18.
A COUPLE OF FIRSTS
Alex Ployukh and
Michael Watkins both scored their first goals of the season, and their first goals as Trailblazers.
UP NEXT
The Trailblazers will conclude their 2026 season with a road match in Las Vegas against UNLV. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. PST / 8 p.m. MST inside Peter Johann Memorial Field on Wednesday, Nov 6.
