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Soccer: Nevada defeats UC Irvine, 1-0

Related Topics: UC Irvine Anteaters, Nevada

The Nevada soccer earned its first win of the season against the UC Irvine Anteaters, 1-0, on Thursday in the first event at the renovated Mackay Stadium.

Angel Meriwether converted a penalty kick in the 97th minute to win the game and score her first goal of the season.

UC Irvine led in shots 10-6. There was a total of 27 fouls and two yellow cards for each team, which occurred late in the second half.

Nevada (1-2) plays at Sacramento State on Sept. 9 at 4 p.m.