The Southern Utah Thunderbirds secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against The Citadel Bulldogs in severe heat conditions, marking their second consecutive win on an East Coast trip. Sophia Memory scored just before halftime, supported by exceptional goalkeeping from Tatum Trout, who earned her first solo clean sheet. Head Coach Steven Lindquist praised the team's resilience, highlighting the challenges of playing three games in six days. The Thunderbirds improve to 2-1-0 on the season, demonstrating strong offensive performance and solid defense throughout the match.

By the Numbers
  • The Thunderbirds recorded 10 shots on target out of 13 attempts.
  • Tatum Trout made four saves while facing 12 shots from The Citadel.
State of Play
  • Sophia Memory's goal put SUU ahead just three minutes before halftime.
  • Tatum Trout successfully stopped a penalty kick in the 76th minute to maintain the lead.
What's Next

The Thunderbirds will have a break before facing the University of Utah on Saturday, August 22 at 3:00 p.m., aiming to maintain their winning momentum.

Bottom Line

With strong performances in both offense and defense, the Thunderbirds demonstrate significant potential as they head into their next match, maintaining high spirits and confidence after back-to-back wins.