Sept. 11, 2015 LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - The UNLV women's soccer has bounced back from a slow start to the season, thanks to two overtime victories and a +1 goal margin over the past three games that even the team's record at 3-3. The Rebels hope to continue that momentum this weekend as it will face a top-five team for the third time in school history, a Saturday night, 5 pm (PT) contest at No. 5 BYU in Provo ,Utah.
BYU becomes the third top-five teams UNLV has faced all-time. The other two games were both against UCLA when it was No. 3 in the country, a 1-0 loss in 2003 and a 6-1 loss in the first round of the 2006 NCAA Tournament. The last time the Rebels met their former Mountain West rivals, they posted a 1-1 overtime tie with the 14th-ranked Cougars on Oct. 21, 2010 in Provo.
There will be no video available for Saturday's game. A live stats link will be available on UNLVRebels.com.
UNLV (3-3) at #5 BYU (5-1)
Saturday, Sept. 12 - 5 pm (PT) - Provo, Utah (South Field)
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Susie Bernal has made the biggest impact of the season so far, as she has successfully bounced back from missing 2014 with a knee injury to lead the team in scoring this year with two goals, both game-winners. Also among the team's leaders is returning all-conference selection
Denali Murnan. The midfielder has three points this season, including a golden goal as well.
Jordan Sallee has seen the majority of time in goal and owns a 1.67 GAA with 21 saves.
