Boise State Soccer Falls to No. 17 Utah State, Ending 9-Game Win Streak
Boise State soccer suffered a 1-0 defeat against No. 17 Utah State on Sunday, ending the Broncos’ nine-game winning streak, the longest in program history, according to [broncosports.com].
Utah State Dominates First Half, Boise State Rebounds in Second
Utah State controlled the first half, outshooting Boise State 11-10, with a 4-3 edge in shots on goal. The Aggies scored the only goal of the match in the 23rd minute when Rachel Reitz converted a penalty kick. Boise State goalkeeper Ava de Leest made two saves in the first half as the Broncos trailed 1-0 at halftime.
In the second half, Boise State outshot Utah State 8-4, with Maddie Donovan, Mia Lane, and Campbell Wilson each recording shots on goal. Despite several chances, the Broncos failed to equalize, allowing Utah State to secure the victory.
Coach Jim Thomas Reflects on the Loss
Head coach Jim Thomas acknowledged the team’s struggles in the first half but praised their resilience in the second. “We had a lot of opportunities to score and solved a lot of the problems we had in the first half,” Thomas said. He stressed the need for senior players to take the team forward after the setback.
Historic Attendance and Ranking Implications
The 1,473 fans at Sunday’s match surpassed the previous home conference attendance record, according to [broncosports.com]. Utah State’s victory also marked the first time a ranked team had played in Boise since No. 10 San Diego State visited in October 2012.
Boise State Set for Next Match Against Oregon State
Boise State will host Oregon State on October 17 at 6 p.m. MT. The game will be broadcast on the Pac-12’s YouTube channel.