Idaho State Faces Weber State in Their Final Test Before the Big Sky Tournament

POCATELLO, Idaho - Idaho State women's soccer heads to Ogden, Utah for their last game before the Big Sky Conference Tournament. The Bengals will face Weber State on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 1:00 p.m.

The Bengals enter the week 4-8-5 overall and 2-3-3 in conference, currently ranked 6th. Weber State is currently ranked 1st in the Big Sky with a 6-1-1 record in conference, and 10-6-2 overall. 

Idaho State ranks third in the conference in shots per game (13.69) and shutout percentage (0.375). The Bengals have an 81-58 advantage in saves against their opponents. 

An Idaho State victory would secure the Bengals' qualifying spot in the Big Sky Conference Tournament, taking place in Missoula, Montana from Nov. 11-15th. 
 

HOW TO FOLLOW

Idaho State vs. Weber State
Date: Thursday, Nov. 5
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Ogden, UT
Stream: ESPN+
LiveStates: isubengals.com
 

Series History

Weber State

Thursday will mark the 31st all time meeting between Idaho State and Weber State. 

Recent results:

• 10/03/2021 - at Weber State - L, 0-3
• 10/16/2022 - vs. Weber State - L, 2-4
• 10/22/2023 - at Weber State - L, 0-3
• 10/13/2024 - at Weber State - L, 1-2
• 10/26/2025 - vs. Weber State - L, 0-3

Weber State leads the overall series 17-8-5. Idaho State will be searching for their first win over the Wildcats since 2016. 
 

Players to Watch - Idaho State Bengals

• #1 Saydree Cooke - Cooke leads the team with 10 points, consisting of three goals and four assists. She is ranked 7th in conference in shots (40) and 9th in assists (4).
• #11 Syleena Hogan - Hogan has recently scored two goals for the Bengals with just 12 shots taken in the 2026 season. 
• #16 Lacie Poll - Poll has also scored two goals with just nine shots taken. 
• #19 Samantha Fenske - Fenske continues to be an attacking threat and leads the team in shots on goal, with 14/38. 
• #26 Aliya Garrett - Garrett ranks 3rd in the Big Sky in shutouts (6) which ranks 63rd nationally and 4th in the Big Sky in shutouts per game (0.375). She also ranks 7th in conference in goals against average (1.64), saves (66), and saves per game (4.13). 

Quick Scout - Weber State

Weber State enters Thursday's matchup 10-6-2 overall and 6-1-1 in conference, currently ranked first in the Big Sky. The Wildcats are on a three game win streak, two of which were shutouts against Montana 3-0 and Northern Arizona 2-0.

Weber State has an advantage in goals (30-24), shots (236-198), and corners (93-78), vs. their opponents.  The Wildcats are ranked 2nd in conference in total goals (28), points per game (4.29), scoring offense (1.65), total points (73), and shot accuracy (0.489) which ranks 89th, 142nd, 106th, 73rd, and 66th in the nation, respectively. They rank third in the Big Sky in corner kicks per game (5.24) and shot on goal per game (6.29).

Lily Blum leads the scoring offense for the Wildcats with 26 points, consisting of 12 goals and two assists. Blum also leads in shots and shots on goal with 25/48, ranking 2nd in conference. She ranks 1st in the Big Sky in goals, goals per game, and points, which ranks 23rd, 36th, and 41st nationally. Oakley Anderson has contributed 11 points, consisting of three goals and five assists. Anderson ranks 2nd in conference in assists and 6th in shots on goal (19). Simone Packer has recorded five goals and 35 shots this season. Packer ranks 7th in the Big Sky in goals.

 In goal, Lauren Butorac is ranked 5th in conference in goals against average (1.40), 6th in shutouts per game (4), and saves (70), and 8th in saves per game (3.89). Nationally she ranks 64th in goalie minutes played (1457:41) and 81st in total saves. Butorac has started all 18 games for the Wildcats. 
 

Bengal Bites

• The Bengals rank third in the conference in shots per game (13.69) and shutout percentage (0.375). 
• Idaho State has an 81-58 advantage in saves against their opponents. 
• Saydree Cooke ranks 7th in conference in shots (40) and 9th in assists (4).
• Cooke ranks 7th all-time in program history in minutes played (3484) and 6th all-time in assists (12). 
• Aliya Garrett ranks 4th in the Big Sky in shutouts per game (0.375) and 3rd in shutouts (6) which ranks 63rd nationally.
• Daphne Egelhoff is ranked 3rd all-time in minutes played (4633:37). 

Up Next

If the Bengals can hold onto the number six spot in conference standings they will qualify for the Big Sky Conference Tournament in Missoula, MT. from Nov. 11-15th.