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Utah State soccer wraps up a three-match road swing on Friday night, facing Utah at 7 p.m. The match will be the inaugural contest at Ute Field with a ribbon cutting for the venue scheduled for 5:50 p.m.
Where to Watch
Fans can watch the match live on the Pac-12 Network, streaming online at utahutes.com. Links for both the video stream and live stats will also be available online at utahstateaggies.com.
Last Time Out
Utah State split its 2019 opening weekend with a 1-0 loss at South Dakota State, followed by a 1-0 victory at South Dakota. The Jackrabbits scored the game winner from the penalty spot in the 89th minute when the Aggies were called for a hand ball in the box. Junior defender Imelda Williams scored the game winner for Utah State against the Coyotes on a set piece in the 39th minute, heading the ball into the net off an Ashley Cardozo service.
Looking at Utah
Utah (0-2-0) opened its 2019 campaign with back-to-back losses at Clemson and Alabama. The Utes suffered a 2-0 defeat against the Tigers and a 3-0 defeat against the Crimson Tide.
Senior Carly Nelson has started in goal in each of the Utes' first two matches this season, recording 14 saves. Sophomore Hailey Stodden leads Utah with three shots, including two on frame.
Utah State - Utah Series
Utah leads the all-time series against the Aggies, 16-5, and has won each of the last three. The Utes have a 9-1-0 advantage in games played in Salt Lake City.
Last Time Against Utah
Utah recorded a 3-0 victory over the Aggies in Logan during the 2018 season. Hailey Skolmoski, Paola Van der Veen and Tavia Leachman all found the back of the net against Utah State.
Oldest Rival
Utah State has faced Utah more than any other opponent in school history, playing the Utes a total of 21 times.
Flawless Freshman Debut
Utah State freshman goalkeeper Diera Walton recorded a clean sheet in her collegiate debut against South Dakota on Aug. 25, marking the first true freshman in school history to record a shutout in her first collegiate start.
Teams Taking Their Shots
Utah State has had fewer shots than their opponents in each of the first two matches this season. The Aggies recorded 10 shots to South Dakota State's 15 in the season opener, and then were credited with four shots to South Dakota's 15 in game 2. Despite the quantity of total shots, Utah State has recorded more shots on goal than their opponents, holding a six to five advantage.
