UTEP Soccer Begins Four-Game Road Trip at UNM Sunday

9/7/2024 11:11:00 AM

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EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP soccer team (2-1-2) travels to Albuquerque, N.M., on Sunday to face off against New Mexico (3-1-1) in the first of a four-game away trip. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. MT.

GAME COVERAGE
Sunday vs New Mexico – Live Stats or Watch Here

#ICYMI
UTEP moved to 2-1-2 in 2024 following a 3-0 rout over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Thursday evening. After a scoreless first half, junior Sheyliene Patolo opened the floodgates in the 56th minute off a double assist from Hayden McMillan and Mina Rodriguez. Just eight minutes later Eve Barry scored her first collegiate goal to double the Miners lead, with Rodriguez picking up a second assist on the night. Ana Quintero capped the win with her second goal of the season in the 71st minute, taking advantage of a mishandled ball by Islanders keeper Zoe Theriot. The UTEP defense didn't let the visitors get much going offensively, allowing just five shots with zero on goal in the contest. Miner netminders Angelina Amparano and Tionna Taylor posted a combined shutout in the win.

LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE ROOK
Ana Quintero leads or is tied for the lead in several stat categories, including goals (two), points (four) shots (eight), shots on goal (four), and game-winning goals (one).

THREE'S COMPANY
The Miners' three goals were the most scored since a 3-1 win at Wyoming on 9/4/22. Furthermore, it marks the most goals scored at University Field since a 3-1 rivalry win over NM State on 2/11/21 (Covid-delayed 2020 season.)

IT AIN'T OVER 'TIL IT'S OVER
All three goals against the Islanders came in the second half, which is the most goals in a second half since the Miners put up five in the second period of a 6-1 thrashing over Lubbock Christian on 8/17/18.

HEY ALEXA, PLAY CLEAN (SHEET) BY TAYLOR SWIFT
The three-nil shutout is UTEP's biggest shutout victory since the 2017 season when the Miners blanked New Mexico Highlands 8-0 on 9/13/17.

SHOUTOUT FOR THE SHUTOUTS
The Miners three shutouts in the first five games of the season is the most since 2016 when UTEP blanked four out of its first five opponents.

IN THE RANKS
UTEP leads CUSA and is among the top 40 nationally in three categories. The Miners rank 19th in Goals-Against Average (0.400), 34th in Save Percentage (.882), and 39th in Shutout Percentage (.600). Additionally, four UTEP players are putting up numbers that rank them in the top 100 individually. Angelina Amparano sits 32nd in goals against average (.444), 41st in save percentage (.875) and 60th in shutouts (two). Ana Quintero and Sheyliene Patolo are tied for 97th is with one match-winner apiece. Mina Rodriguez ranks 48th in total assists (three) and 49th in assists per game (0.60).

ONE IS THE LONELIEST NUMBER
The Miners have not given up more than one goal in any one game this year. The last time that happened over the first five contests was in 2014 when UTEP allowed just one goal in five games to start the season.

LOCKING IT DOWN ON D
UTEP's two goals against is the fewest through the first five games of a season since 2016 when the Miners also gave up two.

AMPING UP THE PRESSURE
The Miners have recorded 12 shots on goal against in the past two games after tallying seven total in their first three games. Additionally, UTEP has won 16 of its 19 total corners over the past three contests.

FIRING SQUAD
Ana Quintero and Mina Rodriguez lead UTEP with eight shots apiece. Sheyliene Patolo, Taya Lopez, and Anai Lopez follow closely behind with five shots each.

ALL ABOUT EFFICIENCY
Six Miners are posting at least .500 SOG% this season. Sheyliene Patolo has a team-leading three shots on goal in five total shots (.600). Eve Barry (2-1), Ana Quintero (8-4), and Daniele Tovar (2-1) are all hitting right at .500. Ashlyn Neireiter and Sarina Villa Cuellar both have had one total shot on frame (1.000 SOG%).

SHARING THE WEALTH
Sixteen different UTEP players have registered a shot through the first four games of the season, with 13 tallying at least two shots.

GOOD THINGS COME IN THREES
Only three Miners have started every match thus far. Angelina Amparano and Ashlyn Neireiter have held strong on defense while Mina Rodriguez has been leading the charge from the front.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
The UTEP defense did not allow a single shot on goal from the Islanders, the first such feat since 2019 when the Miners prevented Southern Utah from landing a single shot on frame.

GET THAT CORN(ER) OUTTA MY FACE!
The Miners have not allowed a goal in 17 corner kick tries from opposing teams through the first five games of the season. Not only has UTEP yet to yield a goal from corners, it has allowed just three corners to be taken in the past two games combined.

FLIPPING THE SCRIPT
UTEP has started the 2024 season in a dramatically different fashion to 2023. The 2024 squad holds the advantage in multiple categories through the first five games of the season, including record (2-1-2 vs 0-4-1), shots (56-29), shots on goal (19-16), and goals (5-3). The Miners also have more assists (5-1), corners (19-10), and fewer goals against (2-13) compared to the 2023 team.

SCOUTING REPORT: NEW MEXICO
The Lobos are 3-1-1 in 2024, including a notable 3-1 win over Big Ten member Oregon. Presley Devey paces UNM in scoring (three goals), shots (14), and shots on goal (seven). Nicole Anderson, Natalie DeGagne, and Alysa Whelchel have all tallied one goal apiece. DeGagne leads the team in assists with three, followed by Kennedy Brown, Sophia Roberts, Whelchel, and Devey, who has one assist each. Callie Droitsch has played all five games in net for New Mexico, earning three shutouts while making six saves and allowing four goals against.

Three Lobos are putting up numbers that land them in the national rankings. Devey leads the Mountain West and ranks second in the NCAA in game-winning goals (three). Droitsch is currently 17th in the nation in shutouts and 91st in goals against average (.800). Finally, DeGagne sits 48th in the country in total assists (three) and 49th in assists per game (0.60). As a team, New Mexico is 39th nationally in shutout percentage (.600), 78th in won-lost-tied percentage (.700), and 81st in goals-against average (.800).

SERIES HISTORY WITH THE LOBOS
UTEP is 5-5-1 all-time against New Mexico. The last matchup between the two was on 9/7/18, and saw the Miners fall-2-1 in Albuquerque.

LOOKING AHEAD
Following the match at New Mexico, the Miners are on the road for three more contests. Up first, they travel to San Antonio, Texas, to face UIW (9/12), then they head further east for a matchup at Texas Southern (9/15) for the final non-conference game of the season. Lastly, the Miners open conference play at new Conference USA member Kennesaw State (9/19).

The next chance to catch the Miners at home is Thursday, Sept. 26 when they welcome Middle Tennessee to University Field in their CUSA home opener.

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