By JONATHAN BAGLEY
Michelle Jensen scored a pair of goals on Monday to lead BYU to a 3-0 victory over the University of San Diego in the final round of the Reebok Invitational.
The Cougars improved their record to 2-0 on the year.
Jensen’s first goal came at the 39 minute mark on a breakaway. Teammates Sara Reading and Athelia Graham were credited with the assist.
Two minutes later sophomore Jennifer Love scored from the center of the box to give BYU a 2-0 lead at the half.
Jensen’s second goal in the games was shot from close range after receiving a pass from teammate Shannon Kimball.
BYU returns home to host its first Cougar Classic this coming Thursday through Saturday. Michigan State and Tulsa are the invited teams.
BYU had to beat Cal State Fullerton to advance to the final of the Reebok Invitational.
Junior Shaunna Rohbock scored on a two-on-one breakaway at the six minute mark. Teammates Laurel Simpson and Ashley Monohan assisted.
Freshman Sara Reading headed her first goal as a Cougar in the 25th minute of the game to give BYU a 2-0 lead.
The Titans made it a 2-1 after Christina Stewart converted on a two-on-one breakaway in the 33rd minute of the first half.
BYU extended its lead to 3-1 lead early in the second half after freshman Kim Lowe took advantage of a turnover in the goal box by Fullerton’s keeper.
A direct kick by the Titans in the closing minutes brought Fullerton within one, but the Cougars defense held on for the victory.
BYU and SMU have been selected to capture the second-annual WAC women’s soccer Pacific and Mountain Division titles, respectively, according to the preseason WAC coach’s poll. Both the Lady Mustangs and Cougars received all the potential first-place votes and the maximum number of points.
BYU, which went 22-1 in 1996 and won the WAC Championship title, collected 72 points. The Cougars return nine starters including the 1996 WAC and West Region’s leading scorer Shaunna Rohbock. Rohbock scored 35 goals as a sophomore and was named the WAC championship MVP.
San Diego State, which finished second to BYU in the WAC last year finishes second in the coaches pre-season balloting. The Aztecs welcome back eight starters, including the teams three leading scorers.
