Utah Soccer falls to UVU, 2-0

OREM, Utah – Kelly Bullock set a brand new career-high with six complete pictures, however the University of Utah ladies’s soccer crew suffered a 2-0 loss to the Utah Valley Wolverines on Monday evening at UCCU Stadium in Orem, Utah.

Utah is now 1-1 in 2025.

“First,” stated coach Hideki Nakada, “congratulations to UVU on their spectacular new stadium. What an unimaginable atmosphere and environment we received to compete in tonight.

 

“Obviously, the result is disappointing. It’s hard to believe we came away without a goal or the win given how much we controlled the game, dominated possession and created quality chances. Full credit to their goalkeeper. She put in one of the best performances I’ve seen in a long time and especially won them the game.”

 

The Utes spent the primary 45 minutes placing fixed stress on the Wolverine protection, firing off 16 pictures in comparison with eight by the house squad, however nonetheless discovered themselves trailing by a pair on the break. Utah’s first alternative got here within the sport’s opening minute, however a Grace Watkins shot was turned away and UVU capitalized on the counter to open the scoring.

The Wolverines added one other tally within the fifteenth minute and regardless of a number of wonderful Utah scoring probabilities, together with a header off the woodwork by Lilliah Blum within the thirty third minute, the Utes could not reduce into their deficit earlier than halftime.

Utah continued pushing to get on the board within the second half, with Bullock and Blum producing on-target efforts within the opening minutes. Erin Gibbs additionally made three second-period stops to maintain the guests inside placing distance and the Utes produced 12 complete pictures over the ultimate 45 minutes, however had been unable to discover a purpose.

The evening ended with Utah holding a 28-15 edge in complete pictures they usually led 11-6 in on-target tries. Blum and Watkins each matched Bullock’s quantity with six pictures. Gibbs totaled 5 saves.

 

“It is early in the season and we’ll continue to learn and grow,” stated Nakada. “We’re excited to be back home Thursday night and look forward to playing in front of our fans.”

 

Next Up

On Thursday, the Utes will make their first look of the season on their residence pitch, internet hosting Westminster at 7 p.m.

 

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