Utah Tech women's soccer is set to face the Portland Pilots in a Sunday match, looking to build on their recent victory against Westminster. After winning their home opener 3-1, the Trailblazers are now 1-1-1, while Portland is still searching for their first win after losing both of their opening games. This match marks their first-ever meeting. Utah Tech was predicted to finish third in the Big Sky Conference Poll, tying their highest projected finish.

By the Numbers
  • Utah Tech's Ella Rusick leads the team and Big Sky Conference with 4 goals this season.
  • Portland fell 2-0 to Utah State and lost 1-0 to the University of Washington in their opening matches.
State of Play
  • Utah Tech is looking to carry momentum from their recent win against Westminster.
  • Portland has yet to score in two matches but was competitive against a top-15 opponent.
What's Next

Following the match against Portland, Utah Tech will continue to develop their squad with key players returning and new talent joining for an upcoming Big Sky Conference schedule starting October 1.

Bottom Line

Utah Tech鈥檚 performance in this match will be crucial, not only to continue their momentum but also to establish a strong presence as they transition into the Big Sky Conference. Securing a win against Portland is vital for building confidence early in the season.