ST. GEORGE — Nixan Jackson scored and Utah Valley benefited from an own goal to earn a 3-3 draw with in-state WAC foe Utah Tech in Thursday night's Old Hammer Rivalry match at Greater Zion Stadium.

"Credit to Utah Tech, they had a great game plan and executed well. They looked like they wanted it more than us," said Utah Valley head coach Chris Lemay. "We will address the issues that we had this evening and try and come out Sunday with more energy, concentration and pride."

Utah Tech opened the scoring in the 23rd minute through Jocelyn Wright. Utah Valley leveled in the 38th when Bailey Peterson beat a defender down the left side and crossed into the box. Ruby Hladek's shot was blocked, and Jackson pounced on the rebound for the equalizer. The Wolverines went ahead in the 49th minute after a foul in the area, with Faith Webber converting the penalty—her 10th goal of the season—for a 2-1 lead.

The Trailblazers tied it at 2-2 in the 67th minute via Ava Talaeai. UVU moved back in front a minute later when a Utah Tech own goal in the 68th made it 3-2. Utah Tech's Kyah Le provided the final equalizer in the 73rd to set the score at 3-3.

Utah Valley outshot Utah Tech 28-13 and held a 13-9 advantage in shots on goal, along with an 8-2 edge in corners. Webber and Hladek led UVU with seven shots apiece; Jackson added three. Goalkeeper Leah Wolf made six saves.

Utah Valley continues its WAC road swing on Sunday at Southern Utah in Cedar City. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. MT on ESPN+.