POCATELLO, Idaho – The Idaho State soccer team (2-4-2) travels to Las Vegas this week for a non-conference matchup against UNLV (2-5-1) on Thursday, September 18 at 6:30 p.m. MT at Peter Johann Memorial Field.
This will be the fifth all-time meeting between Idaho State and UNLV, with the Runnin' Rebels holding a 3-1-0 advantage in the series. The most recent contest came in 2022 in Las Vegas, a 1-0 UNLV victory.
Series History – UNLV
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Sept. 20, 1998 – at UNLV – L, 0-1
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Sept. 17, 2000 – vs. UNLV – W, 4-1
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Sept. 30, 2004 – at UNLV – L, 0-1
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Sept. 11, 2022 – at UNLV – L, 0-1
(series: UNLV leads 3-1-0)
Players to Watch – Idaho State Bengals
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#12 Talia Coury – Leads the Bengals with 3 goals on 7 shots, including tallies against Boise State, North Dakota State, and Seattle U.
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#1 Saydree Cooke – A two-way presence with 2 assists and a team-high 19 shot attempts, driving much of ISU's attack.
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#15 Mary Za – A key contributor in the attack with 2 goals and 5 total points this season, adding creativity and consistency in the midfield.
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#00 Hannah Wieler – The Bengals' starting goalkeeper has logged every minute this season, recording 25 saves with a .694 save percentage.
Quick Scout – UNLV Rebels (2-5-1)
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UNLV's two wins this season have come against UC Riverside (2-0) and Southern Utah (2-1).
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Forward #7 Amanda Galbraith leads the team with 4 goals and 2 assists for 10 points.
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#9 Natalie Franklin has added 2 goals and 1 assist, while #24 Sydney Galbraith has chipped in 1 goal and 2 assists.
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Midfield support comes from #17 Ashlyn Harryman, who has tallied 2 assists and 4 shots.
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Goalkeeper #1 Jordan Wickman has started every match, making 36 saves with a 1.38 goals-against average.
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UNLV has scored 9 goals on 72 shots (.125) while conceding 13 goals on 97 opponent attempts.
Stream (Mountain West Network)
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Bengal Bites
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Talia Coury ranks top-10 in the Big Sky in goals (3) and points (6).
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Mary Za is tied for the team lead with 2 goals and 5 total points, giving ISU a second top option in the attack.
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Saydree Cooke sits among the Big Sky leaders in total shot attempts (19), averaging over 2.5 per match.
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Hannah Wieler ranks top-3 in the conference in saves (25), anchoring the Bengals' defensive efforts.
UP NEXT
The Bengals return to Pocatello to open Big Sky Conference play against Montana on Sunday, September 21 at Davis Field.
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