'Dogs defeated 2-0 at Utah State

Thursday, October 12

Logan, UT

2 P.M. PT

Fresno State

2-7-6, 1-3-3

Utah State

8-7-1, 5-2-0

Fresno St.

Utah St.

'Dogs defeated 2-0 at Utah State

10/12/2023 5:46:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

By: Josh Mitchell / Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

LOGAN, Utah – Up against it early and often with Utah State attempting 25 shots, Fresno State dropped its first Mountain West road match of the season, 2-0, on Thursday afternoon at Chuck and Gloria Bell Soccer Field.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Utah State jumped out on the front foot early, peppering Fresno State's goal with seven shots in the first 10 minutes. The Bulldogs' had a quick flurry of three in the 20th minute but the third attempt missed the mark.

The 25th minute saw the match's opening goal for the Aggies. Tenzi Knowles' initial shot from close range was stopped by Valentina Vivas but Kaylie Chambers tapped in the rebound before the 'Dogs could get to the loose ball. USU kept the pressure on Fresno State, outshooting the 'Dogs 18-6 in the first half.

Utah State tacked on its second goal of the afternoon early in the second half with Summer Diamond first timing a through ball from 10 yards out.

SCORING SUMMARY
24:19 - USU - Kaylie Chambers (Tenzi Knowles, Kate Christian)
49:41 - USU - Summer Diamond (Kaylie Chambers, Bizzy Arevalo)

NOTES

Fresno State lost its seventh game when trailing at the half (0-7-2).
The Bulldogs allowed a season-high 25 shots with nine finding the target.
Valentina Vivas recorded six saves for the second straight game.

UP NEXT
Fresno State will head to Boise State on Sunday. Kickoff at Boas Soccer Complex is slated for noon PT.

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