OREM, Utah — A 70th minute goal from San Diego State's Baptiste Boit was all the scoring as the Aztecs snuck by Utah Valley 1-0 on Monday night at UCCU Stadium.
The Wolverines out-shot San Diego State 16-7 and 5-3 on goal, but couldn't find the back of the net, marking the first time UVU has been shut out this season and the first time at home in over a year.
The Aztecs had two chances from close range in the 11th minute, but both were blocked inside the six by sliding Wolverine defenders.
Utah Valley had its first shot on target in the 12th minute when Nil Grau struck a ball on a half volley from the top of the 18, but the effort went right at the keeper.
Alex Fritcher and Abdou Samb had two good looks at goal in the 34th minute, but both were blocked before they could reach the keeper.
The best scoring chance for the Wolverines came in the 59th minute on back-to-back shots. Jose Luis Martin Montealegre's initial shot was cleared off the line by an Aztec defender, then Samb's follow-up went just high.
San Diego State got on the board in the 70th minute on a long throw-in. The ball flicked on for Boit, who headed it home despite simultaneously taking a boot to the face.
Lewis Knecht came inches away from an equalizer in the 74th minute, but his left-footed shot curled outside the right post. Isaac Emojong had another look at goal in the 79th minute, but his effort was saved.
Utah Valley will wrap up the regular season on Friday in St. George with the fifth playing of the Old Hammer Rivalry against Utah Tech. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. MDT, and the game will be streamed live on ESPN+.