Long Beach State University women’s soccer team enters Saturday’s matchup against Utah unbeaten with a 5-0-2 record. The Beach, who have scored 14 goals while allowing only two, return to George Allen Field in Long Beach, Calif., for the 7 p.m. contest on September 12, 2026.
The team recently secured a 2-1 victory over Portland, with Ameera White and Radisson Banks both scoring their first goals of the season in that game. Senior forward Cherrie Cox leads Long Beach State with seven goals and 15 points through seven matches. Defensively, Long Beach State has recorded five shutouts, anchored by senior goalkeeper Aurora Schuck, who holds a 4-0-2 record with a .920 save percentage and a 0.33 goals-against average.
Utah arrives at George Allen Field with a 2-3-2 record after a strong start to their 2026 campaign but a recent four-match winless streak. The Utes have scored seven goals and conceded five, with Katie Callaway and Reese Clem leading their offense with two goals apiece.
Long Beach State was picked seventh in the 2026 Big West Preseason Coaches’ Poll. Head coach Mauricio Ingrassia, in his 23rd season at the helm, has compiled a 214-151-62 career record and aims to extend the team’s unbeaten run against Utah.
CSB Take
Long Beach State Women’s Soccer starts the 2026 season strong with a balanced approach, combining effective offense led by senior Cherrie Cox and a stout defense featuring Aurora Schuck. Hosting Utah provides an important opportunity to maintain momentum and further establish their standing in the Big West Conference. The game will test the team’s ability to sustain focus and execution as they progress through the competitive schedule.
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