Yehya’s goals were his sixth and seventh of the season, moving him to third place nationally in goals scored. Yehya also tied the school record for most consecutive games with a goal contribution at seven.

“Our group is really together, it’s an indivisible group,” said Yehya. “I’m scoring goals and getting assists, but it’s a 31-man effort. It’s not just me, it’s a team effort.”

The win also prolongs the best start to a season in program history, as the team is now unbeaten through seven games for the first time in program history. Through Monday’s games, Utah Valley is one of just 10 teams nationally to be undefeated and have five or more wins.

“I thought the guys did well, they gave us some high energy,” said head coach Kyle Beckerman. “We slipped up a little on their goal, but credit to them. They came out fighting and they’re a strong team. We had to come from behind, which shows some good character. All in all, I’m really pleased.”

After a slow start from both teams, the Lions put some sustained pressure on the Wolverine defense that culminated in Lindenwood scoring the first goal of the match in the 28th minute. Off of a set piece, Matteo Boasso ripped a shot that hit the left post, but took a tough-luck deflection off of Ben Williams’ back as he was diving and trickled into the net.

Utah Valley wasn’t behind for long, with Emojong netting the equalizer in the 32nd minute. Emojong pounced on a Lindenwood clearance following a corner and beat his defender toward the endline before ripping a shot past the keeper just inside the left post.

Yehya earned and converted a PK to give Utah Valley the lead in the 52nd minute. Yehya was tripped up just inside the 18 while making a move along the endline, then stepped up and sent the keeper diving the wrong way on the spot kick.

The Wolverines kept the pressure on after taking the lead, with a number of close scoring opportunities either being saved or narrowly going off target. Yehya put the game on ice in the 86th minute after receiving a feed from Manuel Cordeiro and blasting a rocket past the keeper into the roof of the net.

Utah Valley returns to action on Thursday against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, who are currently receiving votes in the United Soccer Coaches poll. The Wolverines have faced UCSB each of the last two seasons, with the Gauchos getting the upper hand in both games. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. MDT and the game will be streamed live on ESPN+. Tickets are available at GoUVU.com/MSOCtix.

UVU’s Yehya, Fritcher honored with WAC awards

Utah Valley’s Omar Yehya and Alex Fritcher have been named this week’s UCU WAC Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, the league announced on Tuesday.

Yehya, a redshirt senior from Redlands, Calif., ranks third in the nation in goals scored following his three-goal performance last week. Yehya scored against Cal Poly then netted a brace against Lindenwood to bring his tally to seven goals so far this season. Yehya is one off the national lead of eight, held by Missouri State’s Jesus Barea and Wisconsin’s Dean Boltz. Yehya’s seven goals already rank tied for the sixth most in a single season in program history.

Fritcher, a junior from Lindon, Utah, played 135 minutes in this week’s games — the full 90 against Cal Poly and the second half against Lindenwood — and aided the Wolverine defense in allowing just one goal while he was on the pitch. Fritcher and the Wolverine defense have been among the best in the nation, allowing 0.86 goals per game.

BYU’s Hutchins honored with Big 12 cross country award

Sophomore Jenna Hutchins was named the Big 12 Runner of the Week, the league announced Tuesday afternoon.

Hutchins won the BYU Autumn Classic for the second-straight year running the three-mile course in 15:17.88 to lead the Cougars to their fifth-straight victory at the meet.

Last cross country season, Hutchins was a part of the Cougars’ first-ever Big 12 Championship team as she placed sixth overall in a personal-best 6,000-meter time of 19:54.5.

The sophomore from Johnson City, Tenn. also placed sixth in the 10,000-meters at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in June clocking 32:44.05.

Hutchins ranks No. 2 in the 10,000m, No. 4 in the indoor and outdoor 5,000-meters and No. 6 in the indoor 3,000-meters on BYU’s all-time track and field record board.

Hutchins and the BYU women are back in action on Oct. 4 when they compete at the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invite.

BYU men’s golf finishes fourth at Bearcat Invitational

BYU men’s golf shot a 3-under 281 in the final round to finish fourth at the Bearcat Invitational in Cincinnati on Tuesday.

Sophomore Peter Kim finished the tournament tied for sixth after posting a 2-under 211 total for the 54-hole tournament. He led the Cougars with scores of 69-71-71-211. Kim made eight birdies across the three rounds en route to the third top-10 finish of his career.

“I had a good feeling leading up to this tournament,” Kim said. “We played some qualifying rounds at difficult courses before we left and that really prepared me for this week. As a team, we didn’t play how we wanted, but we are looking forward to getting ready for the next event in Arkansas.”

Louisville (279-283-284-846) took home the team title after shooting 6-under-par to finish six shots ahead of second-place Cincinnati (283-286-283-852) who finished at even-par. Kansas (283-283-289-855) rounded out the top-3 teams with a score of 3-over-par.

Senior Cole Ponich finished T-24 with scores of 71-75-70-216 after carding four birdies in his final round. Ponich posted a 54-hole total of 3-over par.

Simon Kwon shot 4-over with scores of 71-75-71–217. He finished tied for 30th. Zac Jones finished T-33 with rounds of 75-74-69-218 for a 5-over total.

Tyson Shelley completed his rounds with scores of 72-74-76-222. He shot 9-over-par over three rounds to tie for 60th.

The Cougars will tee it up next at the Blessings Collegiate Invitational from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 at Blessings Golf Course, hosted by Arkansas.