Amidst the beginning of the Boise State school year, the Boise State women’s soccer team began their 2024 season, and have been competing at a very high level. For those who have not been up to date with the Broncos this young season, here is everything you need to know.
Vs. Portland State (W 2-1)
The Broncos opened up their season hosting the Portland State Eagles, as the Broncos started their season off with a bang. In the seventh minute, fifth year senior Morgan Paduer opens the season with a strike from outside of the box as she scores her first goal of the season. Senior Forward Desiree Foster then ended the first half with a goal of her own, giving the Broncos a 2-0 lead at the half.
After an early second half goal by the Eagles, neither team was able to score another, as Boise State would go on to defend their home field, starting their season off at 1-0. Despite only winning 2-1, Boise State dominated on the stat sheet, outshooting the Eagles 24 to 13.
Vs. Idaho State (W 3-1)
A week after their opener, the Broncos hosted the Idaho State Eagles. The first half was back and forth, with an early goal by the Broncos, that was then quickly answered by the Tigers.
Despite the first half being as close as it was, the Broncos pulled away in the second half, with a 68th minute goal from Grace Sommers giving them the lead, then an 88th minute dagger from Carly Cross, as she scored her second goal of the game.
At UC Riverside (W 4-0)
Nearly 900 miles south of Boise, Idaho, the Broncos traveled to Southern California, where they took on the UC Riverside Highlanders. The first half of the match was anticlimactic, with neither team scoring, despite 9 shots between the two.
No one is sure what was said in that halftime locker room, however whatever it was fired up the Broncos, as they came out of the half and scored four straight goals. After scoring two of the goals and assisting another, redshirt Sophomore Avery McBride was awarded the Mountain West Offensive player of the Week.
At BYU (L 0-2)
The Broncos two game road trip came to an end in Provo, Utah, where they took on the BYU Cougars. The Cougars started the game off hot, scoring twice in the first 35 minutes of the game. Boise State matched the Cougars with the amount of shots each took, but they couldn’t capitalize on any of it, getting shut out for the game.
”It was a fun night,” Head Coach Jim Thomas said. “You work really hard to play in environments like this and opponents like this. I felt really good about the performance of the team, but the game can be cruel.”
Vs. Idaho State University (W 3-1)
In their most recent game, Boise State hosted the Idaho Vandals on Sunday, Sept. 8th. The first half did not go as the Broncos anticipated, allowing a 28th minute goal and trailing 1-0. Despite out shooting the Vandals 9 to 2 in the half, the Broncos found themselves trailing with 45 minutes to go.
The second half was a different story. The Broncos quickly took the lead, after scoring two goals in 5 minutes early in the second half. After a 79th minute dagger by Freshman Midfielder Jillian Anderson, the Broncos outplayed the Vandals and picked up the win.
What’s Next?
The Broncos will continue this season this weekend hosting Utah Tech on Sept. 8 and Southern Utah Sept. 12.
