Cross Carries Broncos Past Eagles

Thursday, September 7

Boise, Idaho

7 p.m.

Boise State

2-1-3, 0-0-0

Eastern Washington

1-5-0, 0-0-0

Eastern Wash.

Boise St.

Photo by: Tyler McFarland

9/7/2023 10:57:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

BOISE, Idaho – Boise State forward Carly Cross scored three goals in the Broncos' 4-3 victory against Eastern Washington Thursday evening at Boas Soccer Complex.

Cross came in hot, knocking in a cross from Morgan Padour in the match's first five minutes. Less than five minutes later, the junior found the back of the net again off an assist from Kenzie MacMillan inside the penalty box. The Broncos extended their lead to 3-0 in the 21st minute when a cross from MacMillan found the foot of Padour.

The Eagles (1-5-0) cut the lead to 3-1 as Maddie Morgan scored from close range to end the first half.

Eastern Washington opened the second half with a quick goal just outside the penalty box. Moments later, Cross responded with a shot from deep range to give the Broncos a 4-2 lead.

Despite the Eagles converting a penalty in the final seconds, the Broncos were able to walk away with the victory.

Quotable

"I'm really, really happy and proud of this team," said head coach Jim Thomas. "Goals are what we came here for, and goals are what we got. We've talked about growth all season, and that's what we are going to keep doing."

Top Broncos

Cross knocked in a team-high of three goals, the most by a Bronco in a single game this season.
MacMillan led the Blue and Orange with three assists, the most by any outfield player in a single game this season.
Morgan Padour registered a goal and assist.

Notables

Cross recorded the first hat trick of the season for the Blue and Orange and the first by a Bronco since Raimee Sherle did it against New Mexico on Nov. 7, 2019.
Cross is now sixth all-time in fastest to three goals in a single match by one player.
Cross is only the sixth Bronco to record a hat trick in her career.

What's Next