9/18/2014 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - The UNLV women's soccer team (3-2-1) reaches the middle of its month-long road swing, taking on UTEP on Friday at 4 pm (PT) and New Mexico State in a Sunday afternoon contest at 11 am (PT). This comes after the Rebels played a pair in Utah this past weekend, where they tied the Utah Utes and dropped a tight 1-0 battle at Utah Valley in overtime. The two upcoming games also mark the end of non-conference play for UNLV, who will begin its Mountain West Schedule with road games at Colorado State and Wyoming on the last weekend of the month.
UNLV at UTEP (Friday, 4 pm (PT))
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UNLV at New Mexico State (Sunday, 11 am (PT))
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UNLV Weekly Release
All About The Rebels
The trip to Utah was the first of the year for the Rebels, who showed they will be a tough out all year, rallying to tie the Utes on Sept. 12 to force the tie after falling behind by a goal. In the contest at Utah Valley, UNLV played the Wolverines tight and actually held the shot advantage before falling on a goal late in the first overtime. This will be just the second meeting between UNLV and UTEP, with the Rebels claiming a 3-0 win in Las Vegas on Oct. 29, 2000. It will be the first meeting between the Rebels and the Aggies.
The Rebels have spread their scoring around this season, with seven different players combining for the team's nine goals. Leading the way is junior midfielder Denali Murnan with one goal and three assists for five points. In goal for UNLV is freshman keeper Jordan Sallee, who played the majority of time this season and has a 1.44 GAA and 21 saves.
Scouting UTEP
UTEP is 6-1-1 overall this season, with a 2-0 loss to Utah Valley and a tie with Texas State. Leading scorers for the Miners are Angela Cutaia with four goals and 10 points, followed by Bri Barreiro with three goals and nine points. In the net, Sarah Dilling leads the team with 22 saves.
Scouting New Mexico State
New Mexico state is currently 1-7 with a sole win against Incarnate Word (2-1) on Aug. 31. The leading scorer for the Aggies is Jennae Cambra with 4 goals and 9 points, while Tayler Hammack leads New Mexico State in the net with 30 saves.
Next Time Out
The Rebels will head to Ft. Collins, Colo. to play Colorado State on Fri. Sept 26, at 4 pm (MT). Then they will head to Laramie, Wyo., to play the Cowgirls for an afternoon match on Sunday, Sept. 28, at 1 pm (MT).
