Soccer Drops Contest to South Dakota State

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POCATELLO, Idaho- Women's soccer fell to South Dakota State 2-0 on Aug. 25 in Brookings, South Dakota to end their 2019 opening weekend.
 
The match remained scoreless throughout the first half as Idaho State played an aggressive defense to hold the Jackrabbits. South Dakota State scored both of their goals on corner kicks during the second half.

"I was very pleased with the first half performance, defensively we were solid and in the attack we created several very good chances via quick and accurate ball and player movement," Head Coach Debs Brereton said. "Unfortunately the second half was a different story, conceding two goals via corners was a soft way to go behind."
 
The Bengals recorded four shots in the first led by senior midfielder Makena Bambei with two shots and one on goal followed by junior midfielder Marisa Hasebi and junior defender Lauren McGahie who each had one shot on goal.
 
Senior goalkeeper Katie Hogarth recorded two saves in the match.
 
"Another tough lesson learned but the effort was always there which is so important," Brereton said. "Our confidence and performance is growing game by game and I look forward to opening up at home on Friday."
 
Idaho State returns home on Friday, Aug. 30, to host Dixie State at 4 p.m. on Davis Field. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for kids, and free for ISU students. Listen in at KISU 91.1. Live stats will be available for the match.