USU-Eastern men's soccer battled to a 2-2 draw against No. 16 Salt Lake Community College in Price on Sept. 5, 2026, marking the first Scenic West Athletic Conference matchup of the season for both programs.
Guizar Breaks the Deadlock
The match, which served as the Eagles' first home game of the season, saw a scoreless first half before Andrew Guizar broke the deadlock. Guizar scored in the 38th minute to give USU-Eastern a 1-0 lead, marking his first goal of the season, according to Utah State Eastern.
Bruins Equalize via Penalty
The second half began with the Eagles maintaining control of much of the possession. However, the momentum shifted in the 75th minute when a handball in the box resulted in a penalty shot for the Salt Lake Community College Bruins. Esteban Fernandes converted the penalty to equalize the score at 1-1, as reported by Salt Lake Community College Athletics.
Eagles Regain the Lead
The scoring intensity increased immediately following the penalty. Just 10 seconds after the equalizer, Noah Heil scored on a rebounded save to give the Eagles a 2-1 lead, marking his first goal of the season. Despite the Eagles' defensive efforts to protect the narrow lead, the Bruins managed to strike back late in the game.
Late Equalizer Secures Draw
Salt Lake Community College secured the draw in the 84th minute when Alan Guzman headed in a goal off a free kick from just inside the midfield line. The high-scoring affair resulted in a total of seven shots on target from both teams. The Bruins earned 10 corner kicks during the match, while the Eagles recorded nine, according to Salt Lake Community College Athletics.
Season Standings and Statistics
Following the draw, the standings for both teams reflected the competitive nature of the conference opener. The Bruins moved to a 3-0-1 record, while the Eagles held a 2-1-2 record, per Salt Lake Community College Athletics.
Upcoming Matchups
The Eagles' next scheduled match is a road game against the Colorado Northwestern Community College Spartans in Rangely, Colorado, on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 3:30 p.m. Meanwhile, the Bruins are scheduled to play at Snow College on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 3:30 p.m.
Social Media Updates
The Bruins will continue their season on social media platforms including Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
