Soccer Hosts Wyoming and Colorado State

Boise State (8-6-2/2-4-2 MW) vs. Wyoming (7-8-1/3-5-0 MW)
Thursday, Oct. 21 | 4 p.m. MT
Boise, Idaho | Boas Soccer Complex
Follow Along: MW Network | Live Stats | Tickets

Boise State (8-6-2/2-4-2 MW) vs. Colorado State (6-5-2/5-3-0 MW)
Sunday, Oct. 24 | 1 p.m. MT
Boise, Idaho | Boas Soccer Complex
Follow Along: MW Network | Live Stats | Tickets

WHAT'S NEXT: Boise State (8-6-2/2-4-2 MW) is home once again as it prepares to take on Wyoming (7-8-1/3-5-0 MW) and Colorado State (6-5-2/5-3-0 MW). It is another shortened week for the Broncos as they host the Cowgirls Thusrday at 4 p.m. and the Rams Sunday at 1 p.m.

LAST TIME OUT: The Broncos took home a point in their final conference roadtrip of the season. Grace Kaufman-Fuller and Kenzie MacMillan each scored as the Broncos came back twice to draw with Colorado College 2-2 on Thursday. In Sunday's matchup against Air Force the Broncos were bested in overtime, losing 2-1.

STILL IN THE CONVERSATION: Boise State sits only three points out of a qualifying spot for the MW Championship with the chance to earn nine more points before the end of the season. Despite a less-than-ideal start, the Broncos are still in the qualification race.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: The Broncos have been much better at home this season than on the road, going 5-1-0 when playing at Boas Soccer Complex. Having played 10 of 16 matches on the road, Boise State is back home for three matches to close out the regular season before hosting the MW Championship.

Wyoming is a team that has struggled when playing away from home, going winless in six matches, 0-5-1. Colorado State has not traveled very much this season as only four of its matches have been on the road, only two of which were played outside of Colorado. The Rams went undefeated on their only previous MW roadtrip, defeating Fresno State and San Jose State.

SCOUTING THE COWGIRLS: Wyoming holds one more point in the Mountain West standings than Boise State entering Thursday evening's tilt.

The Cowgirls are fresh off a 6-1 battering of Nevada this last Sunday. Their other wins in the conference include a 2-1 victory over Air Force and a 3-1 result over San Diego State.

Wyoming is led offensively by the midfielder-forward combo of Jamie Tatum and Alyssa Bedard. Bedard leads the team in goals this season with four, while Tatum leads the team in points, having tallied seven assists and three goals. Alex Daws has the majority of the minutes in net for the Cowgirls this season, sporting a goals against average of 1.81.

Wyoming has struggled on the road this season, going 0-5-1 when playing away from Laramie. The Cowgirls have one of the best offenses in the conference - third in goals scored (26) - but also stand as one of the worst defenses - 11th in goals allowed (30).

SCOUTING THE RAMS: Colorado State currently sits third in the MW table and are in the midst of a five-match win streak.

After opening the conference season 0-3, the Rams have gone on to beat the likes of San Jose State, Colorado College, Air Force, Nevada and UNLV. Colorado State faces Utah State Thursday before journeying to Boise for Sunday's matchup.

The Rams' offense is led by a duo of forwards in Gracie Armstrong and Kristen Noonan who each have 14 points this season. Armstrtong has four assists to go along with five goals, while Noonan leads the team with six goals to lead the team. Amanda Green and Shayna Ross split time in net for the Rams with the latter holding a goals against average of 0.79 in five games.

The Rams' defense has been solid this season, allowing a shade over one goal per game (1.15). The offense ranks in the middle of the pack in the conference, averaging 1.231 goals per match.

FOLLOW THE ACTION: Live video and stats are available on your computer and mobile device. Find the links to the video stream and live stats by going to the team schedule page on BroncoSports.com. Keep up with Bronco Soccer by following the team on Twitter (@BroncoSportsSOC), Facebook (@bsu.wsoc) and Instagram (boisestatesoccer). Also be sure to download the brand-new Bronco Sports App for even more content from Boise State Athletics.

TICKETS: Boise State is offering the Bronco Sports Pass this year for $75, which will grant admission to all home regular season events during the 2021-22 season for: women's basketball, gymnastics, soccer, softball, volleyball and track & field. Note: The Bronco Sports Pass does not include any conference tournaments or postseason national tournaments hosted by Boise State.

In addition, Boise State is selling match tickets online in advance for all soccer home contests in 2021.

Prices for admission to individual matches during the season remain the same for 2021: $6 for adults, $4 for juniors (high school age and younger) and seniors 62 or older. Boise State students with valid ID card and children two and under get in for free.

Fans can purchase the Bronco Sports Pass or individual match tickets at the Boise State Ticket Office on the west side of Albertsons Stadium or via BroncoSports.co

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Players Mentioned

Grace Kaufman-Fuller

Kenzie MacMillan

Boise State Athletics