Utah Valley Hosts Long Beach State With Big West Title at Stake
Utah Valley can clinch at least a share of its first Big West women’s soccer regular-season title Wednesday, when it hosts Long Beach State in its final home match. The unbeaten-in-conference Wolverines can claim the outright title with a win and a Cal State Fullerton draw or loss; a tie is enough to secure at least a share if Fullerton doesn’t win.
By the Numbers- Utah Valley: 11-4-3 overall, 7-0-2 in Big West play and 23 conference points.
- Long Beach State: 9-4-5 overall, 3-3-3 in conference play and 12 points.
- Utah Valley has won five straight and is 8-0-2 over its last 10 matches, outscoring opponents 32-7.
- The Wolverines lead the nation with 47 assists and rank ninth with 42 goals.
Utah Valley controls its title path, but the outright championship also depends on Fullerton’s result at UC Irvine. Long Beach State is a credible road opponent, with a 4-1-3 away record and national scoring standout Cherrie Cox, who has 13 goals.
State of Play- Utah Valley has already clinched a berth in the Big West tournament and leads the standings by three points over Fullerton.
- An outright title would give the Wolverines the No. 1 seed, a first-round bye and home-field advantage in the semifinals and championship game if they advance.
- The match starts at 6 p.m. MT Wednesday at UCCU Stadium and will air on ESPN+.
Utah Valley closes the regular season at CSUN on Saturday, Oct. 31. The Big West tournament is scheduled for Nov. 4, 7 and 14.
Bottom LineWednesday is a high-stakes chance for Utah Valley to turn a dominant first Big West season into a championship—and potentially secure the clearest possible path through the conference tournament.
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