KICKOFF: The No. 13 Snow College women's soccer team travels to Taylorsville, Utah, to face No. 8 Salt Lake Community College Thursday at 1 p.m. before heading to Price, Utah, to take on Utah State University Eastern Saturday at 1 p.m.

With four games remaining in Scenic West Athletic Conference play, Snow College sits atop the conference standings with an 8-0-2 record. SLCC holds second place, followed by the College of Southern Idaho in third. The SWAC Region 18 Tournament is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 29, through Saturday, Oct. 31.

KNOW YOUR FOE: SLCC enters the matchup with a 7-1-2 SWAC record after suffering its first loss of the season over the weekend. The Bruins fell to CSI 1-0Saturday after CSI scored off a corner kick in the 71st minute. SLCC recorded 13 shots, including three on goal, but could not convert its opportunities. In their first meeting this season, the Bruins defeated the Golden Eagles 3-1.

Before the loss, the Bruins recorded a 5-0 victory over Truckee Meadows Community College and played to a 1-1 draw against Utah State University Eastern. USUE opened the scoring in the 29th minute, converting its only shot on goal, before SLCC equalized from the penalty spot in the 37th minute. Both teams generated limited scoring opportunities, with SLCC recording four shots on goal.

The last time SLCC and Snow College met, the teams played to a 1-1 draw. The Bruins took a 1-0 lead just 1:45 into the second half, but the Badgers responded in the 67th minute when outside back Kalle Jackson scored on a long-range shot to equalize the match. Snow College recorded six shots, including three on goal, while SLCC finished with eight shots and three on goal.

USUE enters the matchup with a 5-3-2 SWAC record and a 2-1 home record. The Eagles are coming off a victory over TMCC and a 1-0 loss to CSI. Against the Golden Eagles, USUE conceded a goal from the penalty spot in the 55th minute. Both teams recorded five shots on goal. In their first meeting this season, the Eagles defeated CSI 2-0. 

Before facing The Badgers Saturday, USUE will take on Colorado Northwestern Community College Thursday.

The last time USUE and Snow College met, the Badgers earned a 2-1 victory. Jolee Irvin opened the scoring in the 40th minute, finishing a cross from Lydia Neville to give Snow College a 1-0 lead. The Eagles equalized with less than 30 seconds remaining in the first half before Hallie Hansen scored in the 66th minute off a corner kick from Kalle Jackson to secure the Badgers' victory. Snow College recorded 11 shots, including seven on goal, while USUE finished with 18 shots and six on goal.

LAST TIME OUT: The Badgers earned two wins defeating North Idaho College 2-0 Thursday before recording a historic 21-0 victory over Pacific Northwest Christian College Saturday. The Badgers' Saturday performance set a new program record for goals scored in a single match. The Badgers have now won six consecutive matches.

Thursday's matchup against NIC was closely contested, with both teams creating opportunities in the first half but neither finding the back of the net. The Badgers broke through in the 65th minute when Hallie Hansen headed in her seventh goal of the season. Seven minutes later, Carly Knudsen scored off a corner kick assisted by Jolee Irvin to extend the lead to 2-0, which held through the final whistle.

The win marked an improvement from the teams' previous meeting, which ended in a 0-0 draw. The Badgers outshot the Cardinals 21-6, putting nine shots on goal compared to NIC's two.

Saturday's match saw the Badgers dominate offensively, recording 77 shots, including 36 on goal, while scoring 16 goals in the first half and five in the second. The match concluded in the 70th minute with Snow College securing the record-breaking 21-0 victory.

Summer Long led the Badgers with a hat trick, while Brenna Arauzo and Macie Gustin each scored two consecutive goals. Ryan Neel and Kelsie Peterson also recorded two goals apiece, while Adelle Grimley contributed three assists.

UP NEXT: The Badgers conclude SWAC play at home, hosting TMCC Thursday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. before facing CSI Saturday Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. Both matches will take place at the Snow College Soccer Complex in Ephraim. For video streaming and live stats, visit snowbadgers.com.