Bengals Close Regular Season in Postseason Contention
POCATELLO, Idaho – The Idaho State women's soccer team (5-7-4, 2-3-2 Big Sky) returns to Davis Field for its regular-season finale on Sunday, October 26th, hosting Weber State (10-6-1, 4-2-1 Big Sky) at 1 p.m.
The Bengals enter the final weekend of Big Sky play still in the postseason hunt, tied for fourth in the conference standings with eight points. Idaho State aims to cap the regular season on a high note.
Series History – Weber State
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All-Time Record: Weber State leads 16-8-5 (Home: 4-8-3, Away: 4-8-2, Neutral: 0-0-0, Big Sky: 8-15-5, Big Sky Tournament: 2-0-1)
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Recent Results:
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Oct. 13, 2024 – at Weber State – L, 1-2
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Oct. 22, 2023 – at Weber State – L, 0-3
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Oct. 16, 2022 – vs. Weber State – L, 2-4
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Oct. 3, 2021 – at Weber State – L, 0-3
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Note: Idaho State's last victory over Weber State came in 2016, a 1-0 win in Ogden.
Players to Watch – Idaho State Bengals
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#15 Mary Za – Leads ISU with 3 goals and 3 assists (9 points). Ranks top-10 in the Big Sky in total points and shots on goal.
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#1 Saydree Cooke – The Bengals' top playmaker with 4 assists and 37 shots, ranking top-5 in the conference.
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#12 Talia Coury – Three goals on the season, continuing to be a reliable finisher in the attack.
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#00 Hannah Wieler – Ranks among the Big Sky's top keepers with 59 saves, a 1.09 goals-against average, and 5 shutouts.
Quick Scout – Weber State Wildcats (10-6-1, 4-2-1 Big Sky)
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The Wildcats have won two of their last three and sit second in the Big Sky standings with 13 points.
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Weber State has scored 30 goals this season, averaging 1.76 per game to rank second in the conference.
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#14 Jenna Strobel leads the team with 6 goals and 3 assists (15 points).
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#24 Emma Brooks has added 5 goals and 2 assists, while #11 Sydney Lewis leads the team in total shots (33).
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Goalkeeper #0 Grace Brandt has started every match, recording 59 saves and 4 shutouts with a 1.35 GAA.
Kickoff: Sunday, Oct. 26 – 1 p.m. MT
Location: Davis Field – Pocatello, Idaho
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: Live Stats
Bengal Bites
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Idaho State ranks fourth in the Big Sky in assists (20) and fifth in goals (15).
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The Bengals' five shutouts are tied for third-most in the conference.
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Saydree Cooke (6 assists) ranks tied for first in the conference
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Hannah Wieler ranks fifth in the Big Sky with 54 saves and one of only four goalkeepers with 5 or more clean sheets.
Up Next
The Bengals will await the final results across the Big Sky to determine seeding and qualification for the 2025 Big Sky Women's Soccer Championship.
