Utah State Enters Top 10 in United Soccer Coaches Rankings

Courtesy of Utah State Athletics

LOGAN, Utah – After posting a 2-0 week with a 3-0 road win over Utah Valley on Thursday and a 9-3 win at home over Pacific on Sunday, the still-undefeated Utah State soccer team (7-0) made its top-10 debut in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25, checking in this week at No. 9.

The Aggies continue to make history, ranked for the third-straight week after having never received a vote in the poll prior to this season. This is the highest ranking in a national poll by any Utah State team regardless of sport since 1971, when the men’s basketball team peaked at No. 9 in the AP Poll.

Utah State received 118 points in the poll, up from last week’s 47. USU is the only Mountain West team that received any votes. Pepperdine, who the Aggies defeated 3-0 on Aug. 15, rank No. 18, while BYU is also still receiving votes. Utah Valley, who Utah State defeated on Sept. 5, is also receiving votes in the poll.

While posting a perfect 7-0 record, Utah State has outscored opponents this year by a combined 25-4, including five shutout victories.

The Aggies will travel to Ogden, Utah, this weekend for their final road match of non-conference play as they take on Weber State (0-5-3, 0-0-0 Big Sky) on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 4 p.m. Utah State returns home to wrap up non-conference play next week when it hosts Washington State (2-2-2, 0-0-0 WCC) on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 4 p.m.

TICKETS
Fans can purchase season tickets now here. Adult season tickets are available for $45, while youth can gain access to all games by joining the Junior Aggie Kids Club for $25. All seating at Chuck and Gloria Bell Field is general admission. Seating in the stadium bleachers is first come, first served. Fans are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for grass and berm seating.

FOLLOW
Fans can follow the Aggie soccer program on Twitter, @USUSoccer, on Facebook at /USUSoccer and on Instagram, @USUSoccer. Aggie fans can also follow the Utah State athletic program on Twitter, @USUAthletics, Facebook at /USUAthletics and on Instagram, @USUAthletics.