Soccer Doubleheader Aug. 20

Women's Soccer

Women's Soccer To Kick Off Thursday Doubleheader Vs. UC San Diego

The Rebels' 5:30 p.m. match precedes UNLV men's soccer's 8 p.m. contest

LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – The UNLV women's soccer team (1-1) will kick off a Thursday doubleheader at Peter Johann Memorial with a 5:30 p.m. kickoff vs. UC San Diego (1-1). Following the match, UNLV men's soccer will take the field for an 8 p.m. contest.

In their last match, the Rebels secured their first victory and shutout of the season with a 1-0 win over Portland State. They will put their backline to test against a Tritons squad coming off a 4-2 win over Utah Tech in its last contest.

PURCHASE TICKETS: A ticket to either the women's or men's game is also valid for both matches. Season tickets to UNLV soccer games — $25 for seniors, faculty, staff and alumni and $35 for the general public — can be purchased at UNLVTickets.com or by calling 702-739-3267. Single-game tickets are $6 per adult when purchased in advance of game day, $12 or $10 for seniors, faculty, staff and alumni at the door and free for kids in high school or younger.
 
FOLLOW ALONG: Fans can follow the contest via the live stats link here. Additionally, game updates will be shared on the official team X, formerly known as Twitter (@UNLVwSoccer) and Instagram (@unlvwsoccer) accounts.

PROMOTION: Fans coming through the entrance can score an exclusive UNLV women's soccer wristband while supplies last. Additionally, team posters will be available at the marketing table near the entrance.

WATCH ON MW+: Fans have a new way to follow the Rebels through MW+, the Mountain West's direct-to-consumer digital subscription platform. Each of UNLV women's soccer's eight home matches are expected to be available on the service, along with live events across MW sports, on-demand replays, original programming and exclusive content. A majority of each subscription purchased through UNLV's dedicated MW+ page directly supports UNLV Athletics. Fans may subscribe by clicking here.

News & Notes
  • In their win over Portland State, fifth-year forward Kaitlin Taylor scored her first goal as a Rebel, sophomore defender Madison Encinas tallied her first career assist and sophomore goalkeeper Riley Hodson picked up her first career win and shutout.
  • Hodson's six stops against the Vikings were the most she has made through two matches this season.
  • Additionally, 11 total shots by the Rebel attack vs. PSU topped their six total shots in the season opener at Cal Poly. 
  • Along with earning her first win at the helm of the UNLV women's soccer program on Sunday, head coach Kacey Bingham notched her first Division I win.
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Players Mentioned

Riley Hodson

#1 Riley Hodson

GK
Redshirt Sophomore
Kaitlin Taylor

#13 Kaitlin Taylor

F
6' 0"
Redshirt Senior
Madison Encinas

#4 Madison Encinas

D
5' 10"
Redshirt Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Riley Hodson

#1 Riley Hodson

Redshirt Sophomore
GK
Kaitlin Taylor

#13 Kaitlin Taylor

6' 0"
Redshirt Senior
F
Madison Encinas

#4 Madison Encinas

5' 10"
Redshirt Sophomore
D