No. 12 USC Women's Soccer Falls 2-0 at Utah

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A pair of second half goals sunk the No. 12 USC women's soccer team on the road at Utah on Friday night, as the Trojans dropped their second Pac-12 matchup.
 
USC falls to 3-2 overall and 2-2 in Pac-12 play with the loss, while Utah improves to 2-4-2 overall and 1-2-1 in conference action.
 
Anna Escobedo scored twice for the Utes, getting the assist from Courtney Talbot both times. Escobedo broke the scoreless tie in the 64th minute, heading in a ball from Talbot deep in the box. She later got free in the area again, getting a nice touch pass from Talbot and hitting it home off of Anna Smith in goal.
 
The Trojans had chances in both halves and actually outshot Utah 10-9, but just couldn't find the finishing touch on the road.
 
GOALS
64' – UTAH: Anna Escobedo (assisted by Courtney Talbot) – Talbot sent a floating ball into the box and Escobedo headed it home inside the left post.
 
80' – UTAH: Anna Escobedo (assisted by Courtney Talbot) – Talbot sent a quick pass to Escobedo near the edge of the goal box and Escobedo hit one in off of USC keeper Anna Smith.
 
UP NEXT
The Trojans remain on the road for a matchup with Colorado at 12 p.m. PT on Sunday. That game will be shown on the Pac-12 Network.