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Sunday, September 29
Salt Lake City, UT
1 p.m.
University of Utah
4-4-4, 1-2-2
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#23 Oklahoma State
8-2-3, 1-2-2
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2
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Oklahoma St.
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Utah
0
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Photo by: Sophia Kuder/Utah Athletics
Utah Soccer Ties with #23 Oklahoma State
9/29/2024 4:10 PM | Soccer
The first time the Utess tie a ranked team since 2022
SALT LAKE CITY - The University of Utah women's soccer program had their first tie with a ranked team and conference foe since 2020, on Sunday afternoon after facing off with #23 Oklahoma State at Ute Field and ending the game at 0-0.
Utah, 4-4-4, now 1-2-2 in conference play, matched efforts with the Oklahoma State Cowgirls, 8-2-3, 1-2-2 in Big 12 matches, to level their first match in fifteen years.
"Like Thursday, I thought we created enough chances to win the game, so I'm disappointed for our team that we didn't get better results," said head coach Hideki Nakada. "That being said, we did a lot of good things. Like I told the team, we created our chances because of our actions, and Oklahoma's chances came from our turnovers, which we can clean up moving forward."
Both teams played hard going in to halftime, tying efforts with two shots in the first half, but the Utes were able to take charge of the second half, tallying eight shots to the Cowgirls six. Oklahoma State is the seventh opponent this season that Utah has outshot.
Graduate forward Taliana Kaufusi controlled the pitch with four of Utah's shots, three of which were on goal, making her the highest shooter of the match. Junior forward Kelly Bullock and freshman forward Bella Woods were working hard for Utah as well, both bringing two shots of their own.
Though sophomore midfielder Lilliah Blum didn't mark down any assists, the Verona, Wisc. native was quick to beat any Cowgirl to the ball and keep the game in the Utes' favor.
With three shots on goal from Kaufusi and one from Bullock, Utah had some close calls in the second half. In the net for the Utes, senior Kasey Wardle saved three balls from Oklahoma State. This is Wardle's third shutout game this season.
The last time the Utes tied with a ranked team and conference rival was Oct. 20 of 2022, in a 0-0 match against #15 USC.
"I'm excited because we are playing better and better soccer as of late," said Nakada. "So, a lot of positives today and we'll certainly work hard to get the result that we're looking for when we go to ASU".
Next Up
Utah is back on the road, making their way to Tempe, Ariz. To take on the Arizona State Sun Devils on Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. at Sun Devil Soccer/Lacrosse Stadium.
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Fans can follow along on social media (Twitter: @UtahWSoccer | Instagram: @UtahWSoccer | Facebook: Facebook.com/Utahwsoccer), and the official mobile app of Utah Athletics, Utah360 -- download here.
Utah, 4-4-4, now 1-2-2 in conference play, matched efforts with the Oklahoma State Cowgirls, 8-2-3, 1-2-2 in Big 12 matches, to level their first match in fifteen years.
"Like Thursday, I thought we created enough chances to win the game, so I'm disappointed for our team that we didn't get better results," said head coach Hideki Nakada. "That being said, we did a lot of good things. Like I told the team, we created our chances because of our actions, and Oklahoma's chances came from our turnovers, which we can clean up moving forward."
Both teams played hard going in to halftime, tying efforts with two shots in the first half, but the Utes were able to take charge of the second half, tallying eight shots to the Cowgirls six. Oklahoma State is the seventh opponent this season that Utah has outshot.
Graduate forward Taliana Kaufusi controlled the pitch with four of Utah's shots, three of which were on goal, making her the highest shooter of the match. Junior forward Kelly Bullock and freshman forward Bella Woods were working hard for Utah as well, both bringing two shots of their own.
Though sophomore midfielder Lilliah Blum didn't mark down any assists, the Verona, Wisc. native was quick to beat any Cowgirl to the ball and keep the game in the Utes' favor.
With three shots on goal from Kaufusi and one from Bullock, Utah had some close calls in the second half. In the net for the Utes, senior Kasey Wardle saved three balls from Oklahoma State. This is Wardle's third shutout game this season.
The last time the Utes tied with a ranked team and conference rival was Oct. 20 of 2022, in a 0-0 match against #15 USC.
"I'm excited because we are playing better and better soccer as of late," said Nakada. "So, a lot of positives today and we'll certainly work hard to get the result that we're looking for when we go to ASU".
Next Up
Utah is back on the road, making their way to Tempe, Ariz. To take on the Arizona State Sun Devils on Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. at Sun Devil Soccer/Lacrosse Stadium.
FOLLOW THE UTES!
Fans can follow along on social media (Twitter: @UtahWSoccer | Instagram: @UtahWSoccer | Facebook: Facebook.com/Utahwsoccer), and the official mobile app of Utah Athletics, Utah360 -- download here.
Team Stats
OKST
UTAH
Goals
0
0
Shots
8
10
Shots on Goal
3
4
Saves
4
3
Corners
8
6
Fouls
6
10
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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