Saturday, August 26
Boise, Idaho
7 p.m.
Boise State
1-1-1, 0-0-0
1
vs
4
#11 BYU
4-0-0, 0-0-0
1
2
F
BYU
1
3
4
Boise St.
0
1
1
Photo by: Boise State Photo Services
Broncos Bested in Home Opener
8/26/2023 10:53:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BOISE, Idaho – Boise State soccer was dealt a 4-1 loss by No. 11 BYU in the home-opening match of the 2023 campaign, Saturday night.
The Cougars (4-0-0) found a goal in the second minute as Ellie Boren netted one from just outside the box.
BYU extended its lead 2-0 in the second half when Olivia Wade-Katoa smashed the ball into the center of the net.
Boise State (1-1-1) cut the deficit 2-1 when a cross by Morgan Stone found the feet of Michaela Justiniani, who put it past the BYU keeper from outside the penalty box. More chances came for the Broncos as the end neared, but a goal in the 72nd minute by Allie Fryer and penalty goal by Brecken Mozingo in the 76th minute for the Cougars handed the Broncos their first loss of the season.
Quotables
The Cougars (4-0-0) found a goal in the second minute as Ellie Boren netted one from just outside the box.
BYU extended its lead 2-0 in the second half when Olivia Wade-Katoa smashed the ball into the center of the net.
Boise State (1-1-1) cut the deficit 2-1 when a cross by Morgan Stone found the feet of Michaela Justiniani, who put it past the BYU keeper from outside the penalty box. More chances came for the Broncos as the end neared, but a goal in the 72nd minute by Allie Fryer and penalty goal by Brecken Mozingo in the 76th minute for the Cougars handed the Broncos their first loss of the season.
Quotables
- "I am so proud of the girls for putting themselves out there like that, allowing themselves to grow from playing against such an amazing team that's been in the top 10 for the last 10 to 15 years," said head coach Jim Thomas. "We get to learn from the best, and they'll pull so much from tonight and from watching video that will stay with them for the rest of their careers."
- "It was great playing under the lights with 1,600 people," said Thomas. "We got to share something with the community the way it's meant to be shared. I'm so proud of Jeramiah (Dickey), Heather (Berry), Nathan (Burk), Bryan (Beals) and all the guys that made this thing happen because we got to give it back to the players and the community."
- Michaela Justiniani netted the Broncos' lone goal of the match.
- Michaela Justiniani scored the first goal of her collegiate career.
- This marked the first game under the lights for the Broncos at Boas Soccer Complex.
- BYU was the second ranked opponent to visit Boise State. The Broncos hosted No. 10 San Diego State Oct. 5, 2012.
- Saturday's attendance was a Boise-State single-game record 1,620.
- Boise State travels to face Arizona State, Thursday, Aug. 31, at 11 a.m. MT in Tempe, Ariz.
Team Stats
BYU
BSU
Goals
4
1
Shots
15
4
Shots on Goal
9
1
Saves
0
5
Corners
3
3
Fouls
5
9
Scoring Plays
Bella Folino (3)
Assisted By: Ellie Boren
GOAL by BYU Folino, Bella Assist by Boren, Ellie.
01:34
Olivia Katoa (4)
Assisted By: Allie Fryer
GOAL by BYU Katoa, Olivia Assist by Fryer, Allie.
58:03
Michaela Justiniani (1)
Assisted By: Morgan Stone
GOAL by BSU Justiniani, Michaela Assist by Stone, Morgan.
65:31
Allie Fryer (1)
Assisted By: Tara Warner , Kendell Petersen
GOAL by BYU Fryer, Allie Assist by Warner, Tara and Petersen, Kendell.
71:53
Brecken Mozingo (1)
BYU Brecken Mozingo PENALTY KICK GOAL.
75:11
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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