The U men's soccer club team lost 0-1 in its first match against Westminster on Aug. 29. On Sept. 5, the club tied its second match 1-1, against Westminster.

The Utes started conference play last week with consecutive wins against Air Force and San Diego State. The wins give them 16 straight victories against conference opponents dating back to last September. The last conference foe to deal Utah a defeat was Wyoming, in the second conference game of last season. The Utes have a chance to extend that streak to 17 when BYU invades Crimson Court on Friday at 7 p.m., for the first Deseret First Duel of the season.

It would have been a lot easier to write this column if Oregon hadn't rolled up more than 200 rushing yards and 31 points on the Ute defense Saturday.

As I looked down from the press box on the gloomy field at Autzen Stadium on Saturday afternoon, I wondered aloud, "Have the Utah coaches lost all faith in their kickers?"

Although the Utes couldn't escape Autzen Stadium with a win Saturday, they did escape relatively healthy. Both Caleb Schlauderaff and Matt Asiata went into Saturday's game listed as questionable and as game-time decisions. Both Schlauderaff and Asiata played Saturday, but Asiata struggled to find his rhythm, getting only 15 touches for 54 yards. Whether his shoulder affected his performance or not, Asiata8212;even less than 100 percent8212;will be ready to go this weekend.

After finishing in a tie for 15th at New Mexico's William H. Tucker Intercollegiate a week ago, the men's golf team responded in a big way during the weekend, finishing second at the 41st USAFA Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational.

The Utes were dealt a tough 6-1 loss by UCLA on Friday, and tied 2-2 with Loyola Marymount to finish up the UCLA Tournament in Los Angeles, Calif.

The Utes finished their first match of the season at the BYU Invitational last week. Utah dominated day one of the competition, but with the exception of two athletes, had some trouble maintaining its success in day two.

The Utes' 16-game win streak was snapped Saturday afternoon in Autzen Stadium as Utah went down 31-24 to the Oregon Ducks.

The Ute volleyball team continued its run of success against conference foes, beating San Diego State 3-0 Saturday afternoon.