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BYU women's soccer: BYU blanks UVU 1-0 to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament

Elena Medeiros scores the winning goal against UVU. The BYU Women's Soccer Team defeated UVU 1-0 in the opening round of the NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament. BYU hosted the match at South Field on BYU's campus.

Elena Medeiros found the back of the net at the 20:48 mark of the first half for the game-winning goal on Saturday.

“I was really proud of the girls today. It was obviously a huge win for us. Anytime you get into the NCAA Tournament you know it's one-and-done, so it puts a lot of pressure on both teams.”

PROVO — Midway through the first period of Saturday's NCAA first-round match between BYU and Utah Valley, Cougar forward Nadia Gomes danced around several Wolverine defenders before sending a beautiful cross to midfielder Elena Medeiros.