The Utah State Eastern women's soccer team returned home Thursday with a 4-0 victory over Colorado Northwestern Community College, earning its fifth shutout win of the season.
The match marked Eastern's first home contest in nearly a month and the second meeting between the Eagles and Spartans this season. Eastern won the first matchup 4-1 in Rangely, Colorado.
The Eagles controlled the opening half, recording 13 shots and scoring twice. Paisley Ashworth opened the scoring in the 11th minute off an assist from Sienna Goulding. Brookley Rasmussen extended Eastern's lead four minutes later, scoring her team-leading 10th goal of the season to give the Eagles a 2-0 advantage at halftime.
Eastern continued its offensive pressure immediately after the break, as Ashworth scored her second goal of the match in the 46th minute to make it 3-0. Kylie Harris added the final goal in the closing seconds, scoring off an assist from Bree Bentley for her third goal of the season.
The Eagles outshot the Spartans 23-5, including a 10-2 advantage in the second half. Eastern also forced 15 saves from the Colorado Northwestern goalkeeper, while Haygen Haycock recorded four saves to help secure the shutout.
The victory moved Eastern to 8-5-2 overall and 6-3-2 in Scenic West Athletic Conference play. The Eagles currently sit tied for fourth in the conference standings.
With three regular-season matches remaining, Eastern will welcome conference-leading Snow College to Castleview Hospital Soccer Field on Saturday, Oct. 17. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
