ST. GEORGE—Nixan Jackson recorded a brace to help Utah Valley 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 struck first in the 23rd minute on a Jocelyn Wright goal. Utah Valley answered in the 38th when Bailey Peterson beat a defender down the left side and sent a cross into the box. Ruby Hladek's shot was blocked, but Jackson pounced on the rebound for the equalizer. The Wolverines went in front in the 49th minute after a foul in the area, with Faith Webber converting the penalty—her 10th goal of the season—to make it 2-1.

The Trailblazers leveled at 2-2 in the 67th minute through Ava Talaeai. Just a minute later, Jackson restored the UVU lead by cleaning up a scramble on the goal line in the 68th to make it 3-2. Utah Tech's Kyah Le netted the final equalizer in the 73rd to finish the scoring at 3-3.

Utah Valley outshot Utah Tech 28-13 and held a 13-9 advantage in shots on goal while earning 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+.