Lady Jackets Fall 4-2 to Utah Valley State

GREELEY, CO – The Montana State University-Billings women’s soccer team had their two-game winning streak broken by Utah Valley State, falling 4-2 in Greeley, Colo. on Saturday afternoon.  Carolyn Theurer scored all four goals in the game for Utah Valley State.

MSUB took an early 1-0 lead on Kelly Bryn’s goal at 14:39 off an attack down the left side.  Stephanie Clark was credited with the assist.  However, Theurer scored three times before the half, putting the Wolverines ahead 3-1 at the break.

Margot-Merrill-Johnson drew the Yellowjackets to within 3-2 when she scored on a penalty kick at 55:07, but that was as close as MSUB would get.  Theurer netted her fourth goal at 71:38 to seal the victory.

The Lady Jackets were out-shot 20-10 in the game.  Freshman goalkeeper Lacey Humbracht stopped nine shots.

MSU Billings will face No. 13 Northern Colorado on Sunday.