The Utah State Eastern women's soccer team earned a 4-0 victory over Colorado Northwestern Community College on Thursday, according to a October 16 report. This win marked the team's fifth shutout of the season and their first home match in nearly a month.
The Eagles established an early lead in the opening half by recording 13 shots. Paisley Ashworth scored the first goal in the 11th minute following an assist from Sienna Goulding. Brookley Rasmussen scored four minutes later to record her 10th goal of the season, giving the team a 2-0 halftime lead.
Eastern maintained offensive pressure after the break, with Ashworth scoring her second goal of the match in the 46th minute. Kylie Harris scored the final goal in the closing seconds of the game off an assist from Bree Bentley.
Statistically, the Eagles outshot the Spartans 23-5. Haygen Haycock recorded four saves to help secure the shutout, while the Colorado Northwestern goalkeeper was forced to make 15 saves.
Eastern currently holds a tie for fourth place in the Scenic West Athletic Conference standings. The team is scheduled to host conference-leading Snow College at Castleview Hospital Soccer Field on Saturday, Oct. 17, with kickoff scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
