The University of Utah women's soccer team is cranking up the gears to maintain its winning momentum with a game on the horizon against the Utah Valley Wolverines. The Utes, fresh off a first-season-opening road win since 2017, are looking to solidify their early-season standing in a clash scheduled for 7 p.m. at UCCU Stadium in Orem, Utah, according to UtahUtes.com.
The Utes seem to be quickly putting together the pieces after their recent 2-1 victory over Gonzaga, with freshman Julia Oka and senior forward Kelly Bullock to thank for the comeback thriller. Bullock, in particular, is starting to develop quite a knack for snatching victories from the jaws of defeat, her fifth career game-winner sealing the deal previously in Spokane. Looking to translate this performance into consistent success, they're now setting their sights on a Utah Valley team that can be safely dubbed a mainstay in the winner's circle within the WAC conference.
Utah Valley's unblemished record in conference play last term speaks to the standard Coach Chris Lemay has set, turning his squad into a well-oiled machine led by offensive powerhouse Faith Webber. As "the 2024 WAC Offensive Player of the Year", with rocketing goals per game in her stats column, Webber is a player the Utes will certainly have to watch, as per UtahUtes.com.
Amidst this competitive spirit, Utah Valley will undoubtedly strive to kickstart their season on the front foot in the upcoming 'season-opener.' They might be aiming to not only replicate but also exceed their last season's success, where they went undefeated against their WAC adversaries. On the flip side, Utah, showing both fresh and familiar faces on the field this season, is more than eager to prove that its ninth-place Big 12 preseason poll prediction is nothing short of being reckoned with.
