LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) — UNLV men's soccer will kick off its match in St. George, Utah, at Utah Tech at 3:30 p.m. PT on Saturday at Greater Zion Stadium. The game was originally slated for a 6 p.m. PT start, but changed due to incoming inclement weather.
The Rebels (6-3-2, 2-1 MW) carry momentum into the contest against the Trailblazers (1-8-2, 0-2-1 MW) after earning back-to-back wins over San José State and Air Force last week.
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NOTES:
- The Rebels have been ranked in the United Soccer Coaches Far West Region Poll all seven times on the year, reaching as high as No. 3 in the region (Sept. 15). In the latest rankings, they sit at No. 5 (Oct. 6).
- On the defensive side, UNLV's backline and goalkeeping units have played themselves into the top-30 nationally in two categories. Among those rankings, the Scarlet & Gray stands at 15th in save percentage (.821), as well as 28th in the country in goals against average (.909).
- Individually, senior goalkeeper Hugo Lemos ranks 25th in the nation in save percentage (.809) and 31st in total saves (36). Additionally, currently tops the MW charts on the season in goals against average (.915) and save percentage (.800).
- In several MW categories, the Rebels lead the conference on the defensive side and on the attacking side. They rank first as a team in save percentage, team goals against average and goal differential (+7).
- UNLV forwards Maxim Scordo and Nick Legendre are both near the top of the MW on the individual offensive side. Scordo sits in first in goals (7) and points (16), with Legendre following close in third with his goals (4) and points (11) totals.
- After scoring a season-high five times in the victory over Air Force this past Sunday, UNLV's attack has now netted goals in seven consecutive contests.