POCATELLO, Idaho – The Idaho State soccer team is back on its home pitch for two non-conference contests this week. The Bengals host Utah Tech on Thursday, September 4
th at 7 p.m., followed by a matchup with St. Thomas on Sunday, September 7
th at 11 a.m.
Thursday's meeting will be the fifth all-time between Idaho State and Utah Tech (formerly Dixie State). The Trailblazers lead the series 3-0-1, however, Idaho State looks to ride their early season momentum and earn their first ever win over UT.
Sunday's contest against St. Thomas will mark the first-ever meeting between the Bengals and the Tommies.
Series History
Utah Tech (0-3-1 All-Time)
- Aug. 30, 2019 – vs. Utah Tech – T 1-1 (2OT)
- Sept. 3, 2021 – vs. Utah Tech – L, 1-2
- Sept. 9, 2022 – at Utah Tech – L, 0-1
- Sept. 17, 2023 – at Utah Tech – L, 3-4
St. Thomas (0-0-0 All-Time)
- First ever meeting between Idaho State & St. Thomas
Quick Scout – Utah Tech Trailblazers (2-2-1)
- Utah Tech enters the week 2-2-1, with wins over UC Riverside (2-0) and CSUN (2-1).
- Forward #13 Brooke Hendricks leads the team with 2 goals on 6 shots (.333).
- Midfielder #10 Kyah Le has tallied 1 goal and 2 assists for 4 points.
- Additional scoring threats include #6 Bre Koscielski, #14 Abby Olsen, #26 Jocelyn Wright, and #3 Michelle Rodriguez, each with 1 goal.
- Goalkeeper #0 Brianna Frey has played all 450 minutes this season, making 13 saves with a 1.20 goals-against average.
- The Trailblazers average 15.8 shots per game while holding opponents to 11.2.
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Quick Scout – St. Thomas Tommies (2-1-1)
- The Tommies are off to a 2-1-1 start, highlighted by a 5-0 win at Viterbo and a 1-0 victory over UNI.
- Forward #7 Kenzie Jacobson leads the attack with 2 goals and 1 assist through three appearances.
- #20 Sophia Barjesteh, #24 Molly Knoblauch, #3 Melina Knowles, and #18 Georgiana McNeil have also scored this season.
- Goalkeeper #0 Olivia Rowe has been excellent in net, recording 25 saves with a .893 save percentage and a 0.75 goals-against average across four matches.
- St. Thomas has scored 6 goals on 41 shots (.146) while holding opponents to just 3 goals despite conceding 62 shots.
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UP NEXT
The Bengals continue their homestand next week when they host the University of Wyoming Cowgirls on Thursday, September 11
th at 7 p.m., followed by the University of North Dakota on Sunday, September 14
th at 1 p.m.
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