POCATELLO, Idaho - Idaho State women's soccer begins their two-match road trip on Thursday, Oct. 15 against Montana at 3:00 p.m., before traveling to Oregon, to face Portland State on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 2:00 p.m. MT.
The Bengals enter the week 2-7-4 overall and 0-2-2 in conference after battling Southern Utah and Utah tech at home. Both of Idaho State's non-conference wins came on the road, and they are looking to add a Big Sky victory to that tally this week.
Idaho State has generated numerous attacking opportunities and currently rank third in the conference with 13.08 shots per game. The Bengals also have a 59-46 advantage in saves and have committed only 14 offsides penalties, compared to 39 by their opponents.
Idaho State opens the trip against a Montana team that sits at 3-7-0 overall and 1-1-0 in conference, before closing the weekend against Portland St. with a 2-9-0 record overall and 0-2-0 in the Big Sky.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Idaho State vs. Montana
Date: Thursday, Oct. 15
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Missoula, MT
Stream: ESPN+
LiveStats: isubengals.com
Idaho State vs. Portland State
Date: Sunday, Oct. 18
Time: 2:00 p.m. MT
Location: Portland, OR
Stream: ESPN+
LiveStats: isubengals.com
Series History
Montana
Thursday will mark the 31st all-time meeting between Idaho State and Montana.
Recent results:
- 10/06/2019 - at Montana - L, 1-2
- 10/21/2022 - vs. Montana - L, 1-2
- 10/08/2023 - at Montana - L, 0-1
- 10/25/2024 - vs. Montana - L, 0-2
- 10/12/2025 - at Montana - L, 0-1
Montana leads the series 18-8-4 overall, with all but one of the games played in the Big Sky conference. Idaho State is looking for their first win over Montana since 2017.
Portland State
Sunday will mark the 29th all-time meeting between Idaho State and Portland State.
Recent results:
- 10/07/2022 - at Portland State - L, 1-2
- 10/13/2023 - vs. Portland State - W, 3-2
- 11/01/2023 - at BSC Tournament - L, 1-4
- 10/06/2024 - at Portland State - T, 0-0
- 10/05/2025 - vs. Portland State - W, 1-0
Portland State leads the series 14-12-2 while the Bengals lead the series at home 8-7-0.
Players to Watch - Idaho State Bengals
- #1 Saydree Cooke - Cooke continues to lead the team in points (7) with two goals and three assists, and has taken 28 shots.
- #19 Samantha Fenske - Fenske leads the Bengals in shots and shots on goal at 13/30 and has consistently been an offensive standout throughout the season.
- #21 Stephanie Roper - Roper continues to be an aggressive attacker with 7/22 shots on goal, along with a goal and two assists.
- #23 Daphne Egelhoff - Egelhoff has started every game for Idaho State this season and leads the team in minutes played (1138:42). She has played all 90 minutes for 10/13 games.
- #26 Aliya Garrett - Garrett has recorded four shutouts this season ranking 82nd in the nation, as well as 40 saves.
Quick Scout - University of Montana
Montana enters Thursday's matchup 3-7-0 overall and 1-1-0 in conference. The Griz recently defeated Southern Utah 1-0 on the road, and took their first conference loss against Utah Tech 0-2.
The Griz have a 45-34 advantage in saves vs. their opponents. Montana is currently ranked 7th in the Big Sky standings and averages 10 shots per game with a 0.476 shot accuracy that ranks 3rd in conference.
Megan Wilson leads the Griz with two goals and 9/22 shots on goal. Wilson scored the lone game-winning goal for Montana against Southern Utah. Elli Lewis has also attributed two goals from 11 shots. Grace Morton has also been a consistent attacker for the Griz with one goal and 9/17 shots on goal.
In goal, Avery Heeb has recorded 38 saves and averages 4.22 saves per game, ranking 6th in the Big Sky and 102nd in the nation. Heeb has started 9/10 games for Montana and earned two shutouts this season.
Quick Scout - Portland State
Portland State enters Sunday's matchup 2-9-0 overall and 0-2-0 in conference. The Vikings two victories came in matchups at home against Western Oregon (3-2), and San Diego in a 1-0 shutout.
The Vikings face disadvantages in shots 99-171, corners 27-75, and goals 6-21. They are currently 3rd in the Big Sky in saves per game, with 5.36, ranking 52nd nationally. Portland State is ranked 10th in conference and averages nine shots per game with a 0.434 shot accuracy.
Aliayha Saldana leads the team with six points consisting of three goals. Saldana also leads the team in shots and shots on goal with 12/25. Camilla Contreras Bran, Elle Frazier, and Yammile Picon have each scored a goal for the Vikings.
Goalkeeper Finley Crabtree has started 11 games and recorded one shutout this season. Crabtree averages 4.64 saves per game, ranking third in conference and 69th nationally. She ranks fourth in the Big Sky in total saves (51), and 82nd in the nation.
Bengal Bites
- Idaho State is ranked third in the conference with 13.08 shots per game.
- The Bengals have a 59-46 advantage in saves vs. their opponents.
- Samantha Fenske leads the team in shots on goal with 13/30 and ranks 8th in conference in shots and shots on goal.
- Daphne Egelhoff has played all 90 minutes in the last four games and leads the team in minutes played.
- Saydree Cooke is ranked 10th in the Big Sky in shots (28).
- Aliya Garrett has recorded four shutouts this season, ranking fourth in the Big Sky and 82nd in the nation.
Up Next
The Bengals return home to Davis Field next week to battle the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks and the Northern Colorado Bears. Idaho State will face NAU on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7:00 p.m. and UNCO on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 1:00 p.m.
