Thomas Kirkham, Utah State Eastern-Social Media Assistant

Photo courtesy of  Jeff Barrett

The 17th ranked men’s soccer team team entered their first game of conference against Truckee Meadows on Thursday afternoon. After a long trip out to Reno the Eagles took the field in 100 degree weather and put out a very convincing performance.

Ramon Nunez crossed in an early ball to Joseph Valle who opened the scoring. The Eagles relentless pressure payed off when Thomas Kirkham won the ball in the attacking half and slotted Valle through. Joe then played across to Ayden McMullin who scored his first goal of the season.  Valle ended up scoring two more times to complete his hat trick, scoring from a free kick and a cut back assist from Colby Lee.

The nationally ranked USU Eastern soccer team was determined to keep a clean sheet and did so as the game ended 4-0. The Eagles continue conference play next Thursday, September 8 at 1:30 p.m. where they’ll take on 2nd ranked Salt Lake Community College at home.

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