HILLSBORO, Oregon - Idaho State women's soccer takes back-to-back victories on the road, Thursday against Montana and Sunday against Portland State. The Bengals defeated the Vikings 1-0, recording their second consecutive shutout and their fourth shutout in Big Sky Play. 

Both teams generated shots on goal early in the first half, with Elle Frazier taking the first shot for the Vikings just two minutes into the game, followed by Kellie Christensen taking a shot for the Bengals at 2:41. Just 10 seconds later Saydree Cooke found the back of the net to put Idaho State on top, scoring the lone goal of the game. Cooke was assisted by Lena Bonnard, the first of her career. 

Idaho State had a strong presence on both ends of the field, putting pressure on Portland State with fast defensive recovery, blocking shots, and interceptions, as well as generating various offensive attempts to challenge Finley Crabtree, in goal for the Vikings. 

The Bengals held the advantage in shots 17-14 and corner kicks 6-1, but faced a slight disadvantage in shots on goal 5-6. Both teams traded shots throughout the games challenging goalkeepers on both sides. Aliya Garrett recorded six saves to get her sixth shutout of the season and played all 90 minutes in goal. 

Idaho State's defense contested nearly all of Portland State's shots, making it difficult for the Vikings to get quality offensive opportunities. Daphne Egelhoff stood out for the Bengals with key blocked shots, deflections, and interceptions. 

10 different Bengals recorded a shot, creating diverse offensive threats, including Syleena Hogan with three, Cooke, Christensen, Bonnard, Egelhoff, and Deveree Bell, with two. Bell led in shots on goal with 2/2 and Cooke, Egelhoff, and Samantha Fenske each added one. 

In the second half Idaho State fought through physical contact and continued to make advances offensively, taking shots in the 52nd, 53rd, 54th, 56th and 57th minutes of the game. On the other end of the field they allowed just three shots from Portland State in the final 25 minutes.

Amanda Brayton, Gracie East, Fenske, and Egelhoff all played the full 90 minutes for the Bengals. 

The win improved Idaho State to 4-7-4 overall and 2-2-2 in Big Sky play while Portland State fell to 3-10 overall and 1-3 in conference. The Bengals have now moved up to fourth in the Big Sky standings. 
 

Bengal Bites

• The Bengals are currently ranked fourth in the Big Sky Standings
• Idaho State improved to 4-7-4 overall and 2-2-2 in conference
• Saydree Cooke scored her third goal of the season.
• Lena Bonnard recorded her first career assist.
• Syleena Hogan led the team in shots (3).
• Idaho State has recorded their fourth shutout across six games in conference play.
• Aliya Garrett recorded six saves and her sixth shutout of the season. 
• The Bengals held a 17-14 advantage in shots and 6-1 advantage in corner kicks

Up Next

The Bengals return home to Davis Field 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.