COLORADO SPRINGS (UNLVRebels.com) -Â UNLV women's soccer wrapped up the weekend with a double overtime scoreless draw at Air Force Sunday in Colorado Springs, ending a two game losing streak in conference play. Both squads had dangerous chances, but no one could find the net as there were a combined 11 saves on 27 shots on goal.
The Rebels' second draw of the season moves their overall record to 7-4-2 and 1-2-1 in the Mountain West, while Air Force is now 1-4-5 and 0-3-2.Â
REBEL OF THE GAME:Â True freshman keeper notched a career-high eight saves en route to her fifth shutout of the season.
STAT OF THE GAME:Â After being out-shot in two straight games, the Rebels edged out the Falcons in the category - 15-12 - on Sunday.
UP NEXT:Â The Rebels return home next weekend, kicking off a four-game homestand Friday, October 5 at 7 p.m. against Fresno State. In celebration of UNLV's 20th season, there will be a tailgate with free food and drink, while the first 200 fans will receive free t-shirts as the Rebels "Red Out' Peter Johann Memorial Field.
QUOTABLE:Â
"Today was a classic Mountain West conference Sunday afternoon match - both teams playing hard, giving it everything they had to win and end the weekend on a high note. Although we would have loved to leave Air Force with a win, we are pleased to earn a point on the road and with the effort our players gave in a very hard fought game."
- Associate head coach
J.J. Wozniak
REBEL NOTES:Â
* Sunday's draw was the first between the two schools in 24 games in the series history
* The Rebels are now 3-3-2 on the road in 2018
* 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
* Rebels finished non-conference play 6-2-1, marking the third straight year under Shaw that the Rebels have finished with two losses or less during non-league play
* UNLV is celebrating its 20th season in program history, with the official recognition taking place on Friday, Oct. 5 as the Rebels host Fresno State