Pocatello, ID - The 2024 season seems to have just started, and regarding the Big Sky Conference, it did.
Idaho State Soccer will commence league play against the Northern Colorado Bears at Davis Field on Sunday, Sept. 29. The match is set for a noon kickoff with the forecast looking like a beautiful day to watch soccer.
Additionally, the match will feature a senior day ceremony recognizing several Bengals for storied careers at ISU.
SENIOR DAY
Bengal fans are encouraged to remain at Davis Field following the conclusion of Sunday's match and join coaches Dustin Downey, Adam Nerio, and Roberto Rodriguez in recognition of seven seniors donning orange and black for their final season:
Taylin Butterbaugh - Defender
Zoe Dejardin - Midfielder
Peyton Dion - Midfielder
Rachel Fullmer - Midfielder/Forward
Marta Nieto - Defender
Alyson Starbuck - Defender
Virginia Wallace - Defender
SCOUTING THE BEARS
Current Record: 2-9 - wins over Iowa State and South Dakota
2023 Record: 1-13-4 (1-4-3 BSC)
Previous Match: vs Sacramento State (T, 2-2)
Previous Match vs. ISU: Sept. 29, 2023 (T, 1-1)
Series History: UNC leads 4-9-1
Notable Players: The Bears' offense is spread throughout the roster, with all five goals scored this season being recorded by a different player. Junior Kaya Lindberg has seen the most minutes in goal, allowed 17 goals, and recorded 40 saves.
The match will be broadcast on ESPN+, and more details can be found below.
THINGS TO KNOW
WHERE AND WHEN: Davis Field, Pocatello, ID // Sunday, September 29, 2024
WHAT TIME: 12:00pm // Senior Day Ceremony to follow
ESPN+ Broadcast
LiveStats
BENGAL BITES
- Sunday's match will take place one year to the day following the last competition against the Bears as ISU and UNC battled to a 1-1 draw on Sep. 29, 2023 in Greeley.
- The Bears are one of the lesser penalized squads to date in the Big Sky, with the fourth-fewest fouls (73) and third-fewest yellow cards (5). The Bengals have the third-most of each (78 fouls, 8 yellow cards) in the league.
