TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (August 19, 2023) – The Amy LePeilbet era at Salt Lake Community College opened in stunning fashion Saturday.
In her debut match as the head coach of the Bruin women's soccer team, LePeilbet led the Bruins to a 7-0 win over Central Wyoming. Salt Lake had a 3-0 lead over Central Wyoming and never looked back in the win.
Lexi Vernsey started off the scoring early, scoring just 1:34 in the match off a Braelyn Baclayan assist. Mao Ito added a goal in the 12th minute, then Vernsey added another goal in the 20th minute.
A Wasatch High School product, Vernsey added her third goal of the day in the 47th minute, with Mao Ito adding two more goals shortly after. Whitney Gern posted SLCC's final goal in the 76th minute off a Sadie Santiago assist.
SLCC held a 37-1 advantage in total shots, posting a 17-1 advantage in shots-on-goal. Vernsey and Ito posted three goals each.
Salt Lake will travel to play Laramie County and Colorado State University – Pueblo this weekend in Wyoming.