Rebels Open Four-Game Homestand With 20th Season Celebration Friday

Friday, October 5

Las Vegas, NV

7:00 PM

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Fresno State

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UNLV hosts Fresno State Friday at 7 p.m. in the "Red Out' game, wraps up weekend Sunday against San Jose State

LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - After playing five of its last eight matches on the road, UNLV women's soccer returns home for its final homestand of 2018, playing its next four in the friendly confines of Peter Johann Memorial Field. The home stretch kicks off Friday, October 5 at 7 p.m. as the Rebels host Fresno State on a night that will serve as the official celebration for the 20th season of UNLV women's soccer. There will be a free tailgate with food and drinks put on by the UNLV Soccer Foundation, while the first 200 fans will receive free red t-shirts for a "Red Out" night at the stadium. Former Rebel players will also be recognized at halftime as part of the celebration.

The Rebels wrap up the weekend Sunday afternoon with a match against San Jose State at 1 p.m., then finish their home slate the following weekend hosting New Mexico and San Diego State on Oct. 12 and Oct. 14, respectively. The Sunday, Oct. 14 match will also be Senior Day for UNLV.

UNLV (7-4-3, 1-2-1) vs Fresno State (2-8-1, 1-2-1)
Friday, Oct. 5
7 p.m. | Las Vegas, NV
Series: UNLV leads 5-4-1
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UNLV (7-4-3, 1-2-1) vs San Jose State (4-5-2, 3-1-0)
Sunday, Oct. 7
1 p.m. | Las Vegas, NV
Series: UNLV leads 4-3-0
Live Stats | Live Video

NEWS & NOTES

UNLV's 2-1 loss at Colorado College Friday was the first to the Tigers since 2015. After leading 1-0 at half, it was the first time all year the Rebels had relinquished a lead in a game in 2018.
The draw at Air Force was the first in the series between the two schools in 24 games, with UNLV still leading the series 17-6-1 overall.
UNLV's offense has hit a bit of a rough stretch - after scoring 21 goals during nine games in non-conference play, the Rebels have been held to two goals over its last four games, which includes being shut out twice.
The senior trio of Caitlyn Kreutz, Amanda Galbraith and Kaila Brinkman have combined for 12 goals, five assists and 29 points.
The 6-2-1 non-conference record marked the third straight year under Shaw that the Rebels have finished with two losses or less during non-league play. That included a 4-0 mark at home in 2018.
Since the start of the 2016 season, UNLV is 20-3-2 on their home field, compared to UNLV is 13-12-2 away from Vegas. Three of the four losses in 2018 have come on the road with six of seven losses last year also happening away from Las Vegas.
The Rebels swept the Mountain West weekly awards on Sept. 11 as Caitlyn Kreutz was named Offensive Player of the Week and Emberly Sevilla was named Defensive Player of the Week, the first career awards for both and first for UNLV this season.
With a 2-0 win at home against Montana on Sept. 9, head coach Chris Shaw recorded his 55th career win at UNLV to make him the winningest coach in program history, breaking the old mark held by former head coach Dan Abdalla, who went 54-38-8 from 2000-04.
For the first time since 2013, the Rebels have a new face in goal with the graduation of four-year starter Jordan Sallee. Las Vegas local and freshman Emberly Sevilla graduated high school early to enroll in the spring, earned the starting role and has gone 6-1-1 with three straight shutouts heading into the final non-league game.
UNLV went 2-0 on the opening weekend of the season for the third consecutive year and for the fourth time in five seasons under head coach Chris Shaw.
The Rebels won their season-opener for the eighth straight year and are a perfect 5-0 in season-openers under Shaw.
2018 marks the 20th season in UNLV women's soccer history.
The Rebels were picked to finish fourth in the Mountain West preseason coaches poll, marking the second straight year they've appeared in the top four in that poll.
Shaw entered his fifth season with a 49-29-7 overall record. In 2016, Shaw led the Rebels to MW regular season and tournament titles for the first time in program history in addition to earning the program's third Coach of the Year honor.
Senior Caitlyn Kreutz played with the Philippine National Team in a World Cup Qualifying tournament in Jordan in April.
Associate head coach J.J. Wozniak is in his fourth year under Shaw.
In August, Shaw added former Rebel Michaela Kelsey, who was a senior in 2017, to his staff as an assistant coach, replacing Kaley Shlaes, who served under Shaw the past two seasons.

REBELS IN THE RANKINGS
Mountain West: Despite the offensive lull to start MW play, the Rebels continue to rank first in most major offensive statistical category in the MW with 206 shots (next closest is Boise State with 186), 25 assists and 71 points and is still second in goals with 23. UNLV's five shutouts are tied for second, while the Rebels are fifth with 58 saves. Senior Caitlyn Kreutz leads the team with five goals - four of them game-winners - which rank tied for third and second, respectively,in the MW. Kreutz is also tied with teammate Kaila Brinkman for the fourth-most points in the league with 10 a piece. Fellow senior Amanda Galbraith's three assists are tied for fifth. True freshman Emberly Sevilla is third the MW in save percentage (.829) and is fourth with 58 saves.
NCAA: UNLV currently ranks in the top-25 in the country at 22nd in total assists (25)
RPI: 185

SCOUTING THE OPPONENT
Fresno State
- The Bulldogs evnter the weekend having one just two games all season, with one of them coming against San Diego State
- FS has been shutout five times this season and is 1-3-1 on the road
- The Bulldogs have scored just 10 goals this season while giving up 19
- Fresno State won last year's matchup 4-1 in Fresno
San Jose State
- The defending MW champions played a tough non-conference slate, only winning one game before MW play, but have started off MW strong at 3-1 with wins over Colorado College, Air Force and New Mexico
- The Spartans have scored just six goals all season - last in the MW - but have only allowed eight in 11 games
- The Rebels will be looking to avenge a 3-2 loss at the hands of the Spartans a year ago

UNLV WOMEN'S SOCCER 20TH SEASON CELEBRATION
The Rebels are celebrating a special milestone this year as 2018 marks the program's 20th season, with the official recognition weekend taking place on Friday, Oct. 5 as UNLV takes on Fresno State at 7 p.m. A special tailgate with free food and drinks will take place in honor of the celebration, while Rebel alum, including the inaugural team, will be invited back to be honored at halftime.

HOME TICKET INFO
Tickets are on sale now for the 2018 season. Season tickets are just $35 for adults, $25 for UNLV faculty/staff and seniors. Single game ticket prices this season are $8 for adults, $6 for faculty/staff and seniors, though a special internet price of $5 is available for all tickets bought online at UNLVTickets.com, good up to three hours before game time. All high school, middle school and elementary students are now free at all UNLV women's soccer contest under UNLV's new admission policy. To receive free admission, high school students must present valid Nevada area school I.D. at the box office on game day to receive one (1) complimentary ticket. All other students will receive a complimentary ticket at the box office (no I.D. required). Kids not yet elementary school age will continue to receive free admission for all UNLV Olympic sports. 