In a hot, physical game Sunday afternoon, the Utes were able to grind through their game in Southern California and come out on top with a 3-1 victory. Wins on the road are tough to come by and are great boosters for potential rankings. Getting the Utes on the scoreboard were
Kelly Isleib, Chelsea Forbes, and
Hanna Terry; Lauren Hair and Kellie Woodfield were credited with some great assists. These were the second goals for both
Isleib and
Forbes in just the first two games of the season. This win put the Utes at a solid 2-0 record to start the season; players and coaches alike are excited to be winning and gaining momentum as they continue through pre-season.
Chelsea Forbes commented, "It is so great to get the season started like this...now we are looking ahead to the next game and hopefully we can keep winning."
For the full game recap and stats from the game, please visit
utahutes.com
This friday night the Utes will be hosting a traditional women's soccer powerhouse, Santa Clara University. Regarding this next game, Hair stated "They are always a good team but we know we can play with them. We have to prepare well this week with intense practices."
Stay tuned for more details about this exciting upcoming match!