UC San Diego women's soccer team defeated Utah Tech 4-2 at home, marking a significant victory with four goals scored, the most in their NCAA Division I era. Freshman Olivia Shih and Regan Ramirez each netted their first collegiate goals in the match while senior Lana Gilligan and Ava Tibor contributed to the total. The Tritons are now 1-1-0 this season, whereas Utah Tech stands at 0-1-1.

By the Numbers
  • 4 goals scored by UC San Diego, their most since August 17, 2023.
  • 2 first-time collegiate scorers: Olivia Shih and Regan Ramirez.
  • 17 shots taken by UC San Diego compared to Utah Tech's 11.
State of Play
  • UC San Diego's defense was highlighted by early key saves from goalkeeper Charlotte Wilfert.
  • The Tritons improved their record to 1-1-0 following this match.
  • They earned two penalty kicks in a match for the first time since 2016.
What's Next

The Tritons will travel to Las Vegas on Thursday, August 20, to face UNLV, looking to build momentum after this home victory.

Bottom Line

UC San Diego's solid offensive performance, marked by contributions from new players, indicates a promising season ahead as they continue their transition into NCAA Division I competition.