HERRIMAN—
Julianna Carter and
Anna Pickering each scored goals to lead Utah Valley to a 2-0 shutout win over WAC foe New Mexico State on Thursday night at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah.
Utah Valley improves to 3-2-1 overall and 2-1-0 in WAC play. New Mexico State falls to 2-4-0 overall and 2-1-0.
"We love playing at home," said Utah Valley head coach
Chris Lemay. "The venue (Zions Stadium) was a real environment tonight. We want to thank RSL for allowing us to use the stadium. We've been creating chances in our last few matches and we were happy that we finally were able to finish a couple. I thought the team was disciplined and stayed mature throughout the match and now we're going to recover and get ready for Saturday."
The Wolverines got the game winner in the 22nd minute as
Amber Tripp took the ball down the middle of the field and made a nice lead pass to
Heather Stainbrook just inside the box on the right side. Stainbrook fired a shot that was deflected off the out-stretched hand of the NM State keeper. Carter positioned herself on the left side and fired in the rebound for the eventual game winning goal. Carter now has two goals on the season, both of which have been game winners.
Anna Pickering gave the Wolverines an insurance goal in the 89th minute after
Lily Haskins dribbled the ball down the field and made a lead pass to Pickering on the right side. Pickering then gathered the ball and fired a shot into the back of the net. Haskins was credited with the assist.
Utah Valley outshot the Aggies 22-2 on the night, including an 8-2 advantage on frame. The Wolverines had nine corner kicks to NMSU's two.
Stainbrook led the Wolverines with a match-high six shots, including one on frame. Tripp had four shots, Carter had three, and Pickering had two.
Brooklyn Nielsen picked up the shutout win in goal for UVU. She had a pair of saves in 90 minutes of action.
Utah Valley will continue WAC play against New Mexico State on Saturday at the RSL Zions Bank Indoor Training Field. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.
