Idaho State Slated for a Two Game Weekend, Facing in State Rivals

Pocatello, ID – After a hard-fought loss versus Weber this past Sunday, the Bengals look forward as Big Sky play commences with a double-header this following weekend.
 
The Bengals are preparing for an early afternoon bout versus the Eastern Washington Eagles this upcoming Thursday, October 17^th, at 2:00 pm in their second home conference match up of the 2024 season.
 
Following their showdown versus the Eagles, Idaho State will ride off to their state counterpart in the Vandals in what figures to be a tough rivalry match. This game will take place on Sunday, October 20^th, at 1:00 pm.
 
*Information regarding streaming and match previews can be found below:
 
SCOUTING THE EAGLES
When - Thursday, October 17^th, at 2:00 pm
Where - David Field, Pocatello, ID
Current Record: 6-5-4 (1-1-3 in conf.)
2023 Record: 2-14-1 (1-6-1 in conf.)
Previous Match: vs Montana (T, 1-1)
Previous Match vs ISU:  September 21, 2023 (ISU W, 3-2)
Series History:  EWU leads 12-13-1 all time

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Player Spotlight:
#20 Chloe Pattison, Junior – Pattison leads the Eagles in total points scored (21, 1^st in Big Sky)  by a wide margin of 10, notching 9 goals (1^st in Big Sky) on the season and 3 assists.
#9 Riley Arribas, Junior – Arribas leads Eastern Washington with 4 total assists (2^nd in Big Sky), recording 2 goals as well.
#0 Kamryn Willoughby, Junior – Willoughby has started in all 15 games at goalkeeper this season and has allowed 20 goals on 63 saves (.759). She has 3 shutouts as well.
 
SCOUTING THE VANDALS
When - Sunday, October 20^th, at 1:00 pm
Where - P1FCU Kibbie Dome, Moscow, ID
Current Record: 9-4-2 (3-1-1 in conf.)
2023 Record: 12-5-2 (5-2-1 in conf.)
Previous Match: vs Northern Arizona (W, 3-2)
Previous Match vs ISU:  September 24^th, 2023 (ISU L, 0-4)
Series History: U of I leads 8-13-4 all time

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Player Spotlight:
#11 Alyssa Peters, Graduate Student – Peters leads the Vandals this season in both points scored (13, 3^rd in Big Sky) and assists (9, 1^st in Big Sky) along with 2 goals scored respectively. 
#44 Margo Schoesler, Graduate Student – Schoesler has scored the most goals this season for Idaho with 5 (3^rd in Big Sky) on 29 total shots (10 points, 9^th in Big Sky).
#1 Paula Flores, Redshirt Freshman – Flores is the only goalkeeper for Idaho with playing time and has allowed 19 goals on the season. She has made 67 total saves (4^th in Big Sky) on a .779 save percentage with 5 shutouts as well (3^rd in Big Sky).
 
BENGAL BITES

• Trinity Hale leads the Big Sky in total shutouts throughout the 2024 season with 6 (tied for 30^th nationally).
• Paige Harris continues to perform well in her freshman campaign ranking 10^th in conference in total goals scored with 3.
• The Idaho vs Idaho State contest has been a one-way affair as of late with the Vandals taking 7 of the last 8 matchups. The last time the Bengals won was back in 2019 where they won a double overtime thriller 2-1.