The Utah State Eastern women's soccer team secured a 3-1 upset victory over No. 13 Snow College on Saturday at Castleview Hospital Soccer Field, according to a October 19 report. The win provides a crucial boost for the Eagles in their pursuit of a spot in the Scenic West Athletic Conference Tournament.
The Eagles trailed 1-0 at halftime after managing only one shot in the first half. Goalkeeper Haygen Haycock kept the team within reach by recording eight saves before the break.
Eastern rallied in the second half to take control of the match. Rachel Enslow scored an equalizer in the 50th minute, followed by a goal from Paisley Ashworth in the 62nd minute to give the Eagles a 2-1 lead. Ashworth's goal was her eighth of the season, while Enslow's second goal of the match in the 64th minute extended the lead to 3-1. This marked the second and third goals for Enslow this season.
Haycock finished the match with 11 saves to preserve the lead against late pressure from Snow College.
The win moves Eastern into a tie for fourth place in the Scenic West standings with North Idaho College. The Eagles are scheduled to face the Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 22, in a matchup with postseason implications. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
