UTEP Soccer Competes at Jax State Saturday

10/11/2024 4:13:00 PM

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EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP soccer team (3-6-3, 0-3-1 CUSA) plays at Jax State (6-7-1, 1-3-1 CUSA) Saturday evening. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. MT/ 7 p.m. CT.

GAME COVERAGE
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#ICYMI
Mother nature spoiled the contest between FIU and UTEP on October 6. Heavy rains forced the postponement of the match, and it has been rescheduled for Thursday October 24 at 9 am MT/ 11 am CT.

NEXT ONE UP
Tionna Taylor stepped up big in her first start of 2024, keeping calm in the face of a barrage of shots from Liberty. She made nine saves and allowed just one goal against the high-scoring Lady Flames.

IRON WOMAN
Ashlyn Neireiter is the only Miner to start all 12 games this season. Not only that, she is also the only player to play more than 1,000 minutes across all competitions (1,068) so far. She has been on the field for all but 12 minutes of game time for UTEP.

DEFENSIVE MASTERCLASS
Despite allowing a goal from Liberty late in the game, the Miner defense showed out against Liberty. The Lady Flames entered the game averaging more than two goals per contest, and it took a last-ditch effort to put one in against UTEP.

LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE ROOK
Ana Quintero leads or shares the team lead in multiple categories, including goals (four), points (eight), shots (22), and shots on goal (nine).

IN THE RANKS
UTEP ranks 77th nationally in goals-against average (.917). Individually Angelina Amparano sits 86th in the same category (.905).

DOUBLE TROUBLE
Ana Quintero and Mina Rodriguez are tied for the team lead in shots with 22 apiece. Quintero also leads the Miners in shots on goal with nine, while Rodriguez sits second with eight.

LOOK AT ALLLLLL THOSE CORNERS
UTEP has earned nearly 20 more corner kicks than opponents across all competitions this season, holding a 51-34 advantage.

SCOUTING REPORT: JAX STATE
The Gamecocks are 6-7-1 in 2024 and 1-3-1 in conference play. Naroa Domenech paces the team in both goals (seven) and assists (six). Former Miner Tori Paul sits second on the team with six goals scored. Four other Jax State Players have scored multiple goals on the season, including Nancy Almanza (five), Allison Sibley (four), Louise Featherstone (four), and Melissa Kuya-Strobel (three). Poppy Bastock has shouldered the majority of the goaltending duties for the Gamecocks, making 47 saves and allowing 18 goals in 123 shots faced.

Jax State is ranked in several categories nationally, including assists per game (2.43, 21st), points per game (7.14, 20th), scoring offense (2.36, 23rd), and shots on goal per game (6.86, 76th), among others. Individually, multiple players are ranked in the top 100. Domenech sits 63rd in assists per game (.43), 91st in goals per game ( .50), and 52nd in points per game (1.43). Almanza and Paul are tied for 90th in game-winning goals (two apiece) while Almanza also ranks 64th in shot accuracy (.571). Bastock is ranked in two categories, goalie minutes played (1,087, 82nd) and shutouts (four, 73rd).

SERIES HISTORY WITH THE GAMECOCKS
UTEP 0-1 against Jax State, with the Miners falling 1-0 to the Gamecocks on 10/1/23 following Jax State's addition to Conference USA.

LOOKING AHEAD
The Miners return home next Saturday (10/19) when they welcome LA Tech to University Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. MT.

TICKETS
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