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The Idaho State Soccer team (2-2-2) is back at Davis Field this week for their final two home non-conference tests. The Bengals host Wyoming on Thursday, September 11th at 7 p.m., followed by a matchup with North Dakota on Sunday, September 14th at 1 p.m. The Bengals will also celebrate their three seniors, Mary and Mady Za, and Madelyn McQueen for Senior Day on Sunday against North Dakota.
This will be the 14th all-time meeting between Idaho State and Wyoming, with the Cowgirls holding a 8-4-1 advantage in the series. The two programs last met in 2023 in Laramie, a 3-0 Idaho State win.
Sunday's contest marks the 8th all-time meeting between Idaho State and North Dakota. The Bengals lead the series 4-3-0, most recently North Dakota would earn the win last season, 1-2, in Grand Forks.
Series History
Wyoming
- Sept. 7, 2023 – at Wyoming – W, 3-0
- Sept. 10, 2021 - at Wyoming - L, 1-3
- Sept. 8, 2019 - at Wyoming - L, 1-4
- Aug. 30, 2018 - vs. Wyoming - L, 2-1
(series: Wyoming leads 8-4-1)
North Dakota
- Sept. 6, 2024 – at North Dakota – L, 1-2
- Sept. 22, 2017 - at North Dakota - L, 0-2
- Sept. 30, 2016 - vs. North Dakota - W, 2-1
- Oct. 4, 2015 - at North Dakota - L, 2-3
(series: Idaho State leads 4-3-0)
Players to Watch – Idaho State Bengals
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#12 Talia Coury – Leads the Bengals with 3 goals on 8 shots, including tallies against Boise State, North Dakota State, and Seattle U.
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#1 Saydree Cooke – A two-way presence with 1 goal and 2 assists, while leading the team with 14 shot attempts.
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#15 Mary Za – A steady contributor in the attack with 2 goals on 9 shots and 1 assist, providing creativity in the midfield.
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#00 Hannah Wieler – The Bengals' starting goalkeeper has logged all but 15 minutes this season, recording 23 saves and a .719 save percentage.
Quick Scout – Wyoming Cowgirls (3-1-1)
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Wyoming has opened the season strong with wins over Northern Colorado, Regis (CO), and Georgia, sitting at 3-1-1 overall.
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Forward #14 Alyssa Glover leads the team with 4 goals and 1 assist for 9 points, scoring in three different matches.
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#2 Kiley Ballek has added 2 goals, while #16 Raegan Richardson has chipped in 1 goal and 1 assist.
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Midfielder #10 Jennah Wanner has been a playmaker with 3 assists.
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In goal, #0 Haley Bartel has played every minute, allowing just 3 goals in five matches with 16 saves and a 0.60 goals-against average.
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Quick Scout – North Dakota Fighting Hawks (5-3-0)
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North Dakota started the year with a five-match win streak before dropping its last three contests.
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Forward #23 Charlie Basinet has been prolific with 5 goals and 3 assists, leading the team with 29 shots.
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#10 Cora Ellermann has added 3 goals and a team-high 5 assists, while #11 Amelia Loeffler has netted 3 goals.
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Midfielders #32 Jessica Machovec (2 goals, 2 assists) and #7 Paula Moreno Diaz (2 goals, 2 assists) provide additional attacking depth.
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In goal, #1 Grace Miller has made 26 saves with a .765 save percentage and a 1.18 goals-against average across seven appearances.
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UND has outscored opponents 23-9 and averages over 20 shots per match.
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UP NEXT
The Bengals conclude non-conference play with a trip to Las Vegas, NV on Thursday, September 18th for a date with UNLV before opening Big Sky competition the following week.
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