The Snow College women's soccer team faced No. 11 Salt Lake Community College Thursday, earning a 1-1 draw before falling to Utah State University Eastern Saturday, 3-1. The Badgers scored in the first half of both matches but were unable to hold their leads in the second half.
Thursday's draw marked Snow College's second 1-1 tie of the season against the Bruins. Brenna Arauzo opened the scoring in the 14th minute, giving the Badgers an early advantage. SLCC responded in the second half, finding the equalizer in the 49th minute to even the score at 1-1.
Snow College created several opportunities to regain the lead, with shots from Caliyah Wagner in the 61st minute, Arie Bunce in the 63rd and Jolee Irvin in the 78th, but the Badgers could not find the back of the net.
The Badgers finished with six shots, four on goal, while the Bruins recorded 11 shots, six on goal.
Saturday against USUE, Snow College took a 1-0 lead in the 37th minute after earning a penalty kick. Jolee Irvin converted from the spot, sending the ball past the keeper to put the Badgers ahead. The Eagles managed just one shot in the first half as Snow College carried its lead into halftime.
USUE responded after the break, scoring in the 50th, 62nd and 64th minutes to secure the 3-1 victory.
Snow College recorded 13 shots, 12 on goal, compared to five shots, all on goal, for the Eagles. Arauzo led the Badgers with four shots on goal, while Irvin added three.
With two matches remaining in Scenic West Athletic Conference play, Snow College sits tied in first place with Salt Lake Community College with an 8-1-3 conference mark. College of Southern Idaho ranks third at 8-4, followed by No. 20 North Idaho College at 7-3-2. With only the top four teams advancing to the Region 18 Tournament, the Badgers will look to finish conference play strong and secure their place in the postseason. The tournament is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 29, through Saturday, Oct. 31.
Snow College concludes conference play at home, hosting Truckee Meadows Community College Thursday at 1 p.m. before facing College of Southern Idaho Saturday 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.
