OREM—Josie Clawson scored twice, Nixan Jackson recorded three assists and Madeleine Boucher picked up her third shutout of the season as Utah Valley closed out non-conference play with a 3-0 win over in-state rival Weber State on Saturday night at UCCU Stadium.
Utah Valley snapped a two-match skid and improved to 4-4-1 overall, while Weber State fell to 3-5-1.
"We have spent a lot of time talking about execution in the final third, having composure in the final third and creating more dangerous chances," Utah Valley head coach Chris Lemay said. "I thought today we did that, and therefore we were able to find the back of the net three times. I thought Nixan was absolutely fantastic tonight. Obviously, Josie scored a couple of great goals, Quinn got on the end of one, and then we're pleased with the shutout as well."
The Wolverines broke through in the 17th minute. Jackson played Quinn Rustand down the right side, where Rustand carried the ball into the box before finding Clawson near the top of the area. Clawson took a touch to create space and fired a shot past the Weber State goalkeeper to give UVU a 1-0 lead.
Clawson completed her brace in the 38th minute. Jackson raced past a Weber State defender down the right flank and drove toward the end line before cutting a pass back toward the top of the six-yard box. Clawson met the service and finished it first time to double the Utah Valley advantage.
The Wolverines added their third goal in the 59th minute. Bailey Peterson kept the ball in play near the right end line and found Jackson, who cut around a Weber State defender before sending a cross into the middle of the box. Rustand met it with a one-touch right-footed finish to give Utah Valley a 3-0 lead.
Jackson finished the night with assists on all three UVU goals, matching a career single match high.Â
Utah Valley outshot Weber State 13-8 and held a 7-5 advantage in shots on goal. Clawson and Rustand led the Wolverines with three shots apiece, with all three of Clawson's attempts on frame.
Boucher and the UVU back line made the three-goal advantage stand, recording the Wolverines' third shutout of the season. Boucher made four saves to earn the clean sheet.
The victory wraps up Utah Valley's non-conference schedule. The Wolverines will now begin their first season of Big West Conference play, opening league action at home against Cal State Bakersfield on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. MT at UCCU Stadium, with the match broadcast live on ESPN+.
