Courtesy of Utah State Athletics
FRESNO, California – No. 10 Utah State soccer (10-0-2, 1-0-1 MW) played 90 scoreless minutes on Sunday afternoon at Bulldog Soccer Stadium, picking up a scoreless draw to remain unbeaten.
The Aggies played strong defense and dominated the time of possession, but were unable to get on the board despite taking 13 shots while limiting the Bulldogs to just six. Utah State found more opportunities as the game went on, out-shooting Fresno State 7-1 in the final 20 minutes, but none found the back of the net.
USU picks up a point in Mountain West play with the draw.
MATCH NOTES
- With the draw, Utah State has now gone 12-straight matches without a loss. This unbeaten streak is a new program record, surpassing the previous record of 11 set in 2012.
- The Aggies are one of just seven unbeaten teams remaining in the country.
- This is the second draw of the year for Utah State, both coming in scoreless results. The previous draw was against Washington State on Sept. 19.
- This is the second-straight shutout posted by the Aggie defense, and the team’s eighth this year.
- Utah State finished the match with 13 shots to Fresno State’s six. In shots on goal, USU had a 3-2 advantage.
- Seven of USU’s 13 shots came in the final 20 minutes.
- Nine different players recorded at least one shot for Utah State, led by three shots by graduate midfielder Alex Day. Sophomore forward Kate Christian had two of the team’s three shots on frame.
- Graduate Cora Brendle played all 90 minutes in goal, recording two saves in the match.
- With the draw, Utah State is now an even 9-9-5 all-time in matches against Fresno State, including a 3-3-3 record in Fresno.
UP NEXT
Utah State (10-0-2, 1-0-1 MW) returns to Chuck & Gloria Bell Field for its Mountain West home opener this week as it hosts San Diego State on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 5 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.
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