Boise State Athletics
Thursday, October 8
Fresno, Calif.
8 p.m.
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Fresno State
10/7/2026 11:30:00 AM | Women's Soccer
WHAT'S NEXT
After defeating Fresno State on Thursday, the Broncos return home on Sunday, Oct. 11 to face No. 19 Utah State at Boas Soccer Complex, starting at 1 p.m. MT. The match will be streamed live on the Pac-12 YouTube.
SCOUTING THE AGGIES
Utah State enters Sunday's matchup with a 9-2-2 record and will face Washington State on Oct. 8 before making the trip to Boise. The Aggies are 2-0-0 in conference play and have not recorded a loss in six matches since a 2-0 defeat at Colorado on Sept. 6. The Aggies and the Broncos are tied in goal differential at 24, ranking sixth in the nation. They have accumulated 103 points this season, the sixth-most in the nation. Samantha Sellers and Summer Diamond lead Utah State in goals (4), with Sellers ranking first on the team in points (11). In the last matchup between the two programs, the Aggies won the Mountain West championship match in penalty kicks on Nov. 8, 2025. Utah State leads the series 17-7-5 and 8-5-2 in Boise.
CANCER AWARENESS
On Sunday, Boise State soccer will partner with St. Luke's Children's Hospital to offer walk-up mammograms, or the ability to schedule one in the future. Insurance will be needed in order to schedule. Additionally, the team will wear shirts decorated by St. Luke's to raise awareness for pediatric cancer. Finally, in conjunction with Get it Dunn/Runn for Dunn, free skin checks and sun protection giveaways will be provided. To read more about the life and legacy of Amy Dunn, please click HERE.
WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN
Boise State has won its last eight matches, the longest active winning streak in the Pac-12 and second longest in the NCAA, trailing only South Carolina.
FRESHMAN STUD
Campbell Wilson has tallied 25 points this season, tied for the most among freshmen nationwide. Wilson's 25 points also ranks eighth in the NCAA. The freshman ranks 10th in match-winning goals (4) and ninth nationally in assists (7).
HOMEFIELD ADVANTAGE
The Broncos have gone unbeaten at home in their last 14 matches, the longest home unbeaten streak in program history. The streak dates back to Sept. 11, 2025.Â
STRONG START
Boise State has started conference play strong, notching seven goals in the first two matches, the most under head coach Jim Thomas. The Broncos' four goals during the conference opener marked the most in Thomas' tenure. Boise State has not lost a conference opener since 2014, a road conference opener since 2015 and a home conference opener since 2021.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Mia Lane was named Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Scoring two goals in matches against San Diego State (Oct. 1) and Gonzaga (Oct. 4), Lane was the only player in the Pac-12 to collect multiple braces during the week. She led the conference in points (8), points per game (4.0), goals (4) and goals per game (2.0).
CLEAN SHEETS
Boise State has recorded eight shutouts so far this season, the most in the Pac-12.Â
NOT SO FAST
Boise State has only allowed five goals through its first ten matches, the fewest in the Pac-12.Â
GOOD THINGS COME IN PAIRS
Mia Lane, Sophie Schmautz and Wilson have each recorded a multi-goal match this season. Boise State has the most players in the Pac-12 with a multi-goal performance, followed by Gonzaga (Amelia Severn and Samantha Snorsky), Texas State (Victoria Meza and Helen Alormenu) and Utah State (Summer Diamond and Samantha Sellers) with two players apiece.
NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Boise State has been dominant at home, going unbeaten in its last 13 matches. The Broncos have posted an impressive 27-5-6 record at the Boas Soccer Complex over the past three seasons.
IN THE RANKINGS
In the latest United Soccer Coaches regional poll, released Oct. 6, Boise State ranked second in the Pacific Region. Additionally, Utah State ranked 17th in the national poll.
DOUBLE-DIGIT WINS
The Broncos have earned at least ten wins in the last four seasons. The 2026 season marks the ninth time the team has hit the mark under head coach Jim Thomas.
ON A ROLL
Boise State's program-record unbeaten streak came to an end at 17 matches following a 2-0 loss to Texas Tech on Aug. 23. The streak began Sept. 11, 2025, and was the longest active unbeaten streak in the nation at the time.
BIG DEBUT
Wilson scored twice against CSUN on Aug. 12, becoming the first Bronco to score two goals in her collegiate debut since Shannon Saxton in 2007. Wilson followed with another goal against Weber State on Aug. 16, becoming the first Boise State freshman to score in consecutive matches since Aubree Chatterton in 2017.
GOAL AFTER GOAL
Boise State scored seven goals in its first two matches of the season, marking the most to start a campaign since 2008.
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Three Broncos earned spots on the United Soccer Coaches Watch List. Ava de Leest was one of just 20 goalkeepers selected nationwide, the only Pac-12 goalkeeper recognized and one of only three sophomores on the list. Defender Kaitlyn Slocum also received the honor, earning recognition as one of 40 defenders selected nationally and one of just three Pac-12 defenders to make the watch list. Midfielder Jillian Anderson notched the honor as one of 45 nationally and one of four in the conference.
CONFERENCE RECOGNITION
De Leest, Madie Donovan and Sophie Schmautz each earned a spot on the Pac-12 Preseason Impact List.
LOCAL PRODUCT
Wilson, a native of Meridian, Idaho, was named Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year in both 2024-25 and 2025-26.
BRONCOS IN THE USLW
Four Broncos competed in the USL W League this summer. Olivia Collins played for FC Olympia, Donovan for Sioux Falls City FC, Hayden Rallo for Bigfoot FC and Slocum for Minnesota Aurora.
HEAD COACH SUCCESS
Head coach Jim Thomas ranks second among current Pac-12 head coaches in wins at their current institution. Thomas owns a 150-79-49 record over 14 seasons at Boise State, trailing only San Diego State's Mike Friesen, who has 211 wins in 20 seasons.
ABOUT THE BRONCOS
Boise State enters the 2026 season as the two-time defending Mountain West regular season champion. Goalkeeper de Leest returns after earning 2025 Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year, Newcomer of the Year and first team All-Mountain West honors. Jillian Anderson and Slocum also return after receiving second team All-Mountain West recognition, while Donovan earned Mountain West All-Newcomer Team and All-Tournament Team honors in 2025.
After defeating Fresno State on Thursday, the Broncos return home on Sunday, Oct. 11 to face No. 19 Utah State at Boas Soccer Complex, starting at 1 p.m. MT. The match will be streamed live on the Pac-12 YouTube.
SCOUTING THE AGGIES
Utah State enters Sunday's matchup with a 9-2-2 record and will face Washington State on Oct. 8 before making the trip to Boise. The Aggies are 2-0-0 in conference play and have not recorded a loss in six matches since a 2-0 defeat at Colorado on Sept. 6. The Aggies and the Broncos are tied in goal differential at 24, ranking sixth in the nation. They have accumulated 103 points this season, the sixth-most in the nation. Samantha Sellers and Summer Diamond lead Utah State in goals (4), with Sellers ranking first on the team in points (11). In the last matchup between the two programs, the Aggies won the Mountain West championship match in penalty kicks on Nov. 8, 2025. Utah State leads the series 17-7-5 and 8-5-2 in Boise.
CANCER AWARENESS
On Sunday, Boise State soccer will partner with St. Luke's Children's Hospital to offer walk-up mammograms, or the ability to schedule one in the future. Insurance will be needed in order to schedule. Additionally, the team will wear shirts decorated by St. Luke's to raise awareness for pediatric cancer. Finally, in conjunction with Get it Dunn/Runn for Dunn, free skin checks and sun protection giveaways will be provided. To read more about the life and legacy of Amy Dunn, please click HERE.
WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN
Boise State has won its last eight matches, the longest active winning streak in the Pac-12 and second longest in the NCAA, trailing only South Carolina.
FRESHMAN STUD
Campbell Wilson has tallied 25 points this season, tied for the most among freshmen nationwide. Wilson's 25 points also ranks eighth in the NCAA. The freshman ranks 10th in match-winning goals (4) and ninth nationally in assists (7).
HOMEFIELD ADVANTAGE
The Broncos have gone unbeaten at home in their last 14 matches, the longest home unbeaten streak in program history. The streak dates back to Sept. 11, 2025.Â
STRONG START
Boise State has started conference play strong, notching seven goals in the first two matches, the most under head coach Jim Thomas. The Broncos' four goals during the conference opener marked the most in Thomas' tenure. Boise State has not lost a conference opener since 2014, a road conference opener since 2015 and a home conference opener since 2021.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Mia Lane was named Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Scoring two goals in matches against San Diego State (Oct. 1) and Gonzaga (Oct. 4), Lane was the only player in the Pac-12 to collect multiple braces during the week. She led the conference in points (8), points per game (4.0), goals (4) and goals per game (2.0).
CLEAN SHEETS
Boise State has recorded eight shutouts so far this season, the most in the Pac-12.Â
NOT SO FAST
Boise State has only allowed five goals through its first ten matches, the fewest in the Pac-12.Â
GOOD THINGS COME IN PAIRS
Mia Lane, Sophie Schmautz and Wilson have each recorded a multi-goal match this season. Boise State has the most players in the Pac-12 with a multi-goal performance, followed by Gonzaga (Amelia Severn and Samantha Snorsky), Texas State (Victoria Meza and Helen Alormenu) and Utah State (Summer Diamond and Samantha Sellers) with two players apiece.
NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Boise State has been dominant at home, going unbeaten in its last 13 matches. The Broncos have posted an impressive 27-5-6 record at the Boas Soccer Complex over the past three seasons.
IN THE RANKINGS
In the latest United Soccer Coaches regional poll, released Oct. 6, Boise State ranked second in the Pacific Region. Additionally, Utah State ranked 17th in the national poll.
DOUBLE-DIGIT WINS
The Broncos have earned at least ten wins in the last four seasons. The 2026 season marks the ninth time the team has hit the mark under head coach Jim Thomas.
ON A ROLL
Boise State's program-record unbeaten streak came to an end at 17 matches following a 2-0 loss to Texas Tech on Aug. 23. The streak began Sept. 11, 2025, and was the longest active unbeaten streak in the nation at the time.
BIG DEBUT
Wilson scored twice against CSUN on Aug. 12, becoming the first Bronco to score two goals in her collegiate debut since Shannon Saxton in 2007. Wilson followed with another goal against Weber State on Aug. 16, becoming the first Boise State freshman to score in consecutive matches since Aubree Chatterton in 2017.
GOAL AFTER GOAL
Boise State scored seven goals in its first two matches of the season, marking the most to start a campaign since 2008.
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Three Broncos earned spots on the United Soccer Coaches Watch List. Ava de Leest was one of just 20 goalkeepers selected nationwide, the only Pac-12 goalkeeper recognized and one of only three sophomores on the list. Defender Kaitlyn Slocum also received the honor, earning recognition as one of 40 defenders selected nationally and one of just three Pac-12 defenders to make the watch list. Midfielder Jillian Anderson notched the honor as one of 45 nationally and one of four in the conference.
CONFERENCE RECOGNITION
De Leest, Madie Donovan and Sophie Schmautz each earned a spot on the Pac-12 Preseason Impact List.
LOCAL PRODUCT
Wilson, a native of Meridian, Idaho, was named Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year in both 2024-25 and 2025-26.
BRONCOS IN THE USLW
Four Broncos competed in the USL W League this summer. Olivia Collins played for FC Olympia, Donovan for Sioux Falls City FC, Hayden Rallo for Bigfoot FC and Slocum for Minnesota Aurora.
HEAD COACH SUCCESS
Head coach Jim Thomas ranks second among current Pac-12 head coaches in wins at their current institution. Thomas owns a 150-79-49 record over 14 seasons at Boise State, trailing only San Diego State's Mike Friesen, who has 211 wins in 20 seasons.
ABOUT THE BRONCOS
Boise State enters the 2026 season as the two-time defending Mountain West regular season champion. Goalkeeper de Leest returns after earning 2025 Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year, Newcomer of the Year and first team All-Mountain West honors. Jillian Anderson and Slocum also return after receiving second team All-Mountain West recognition, while Donovan earned Mountain West All-Newcomer Team and All-Tournament Team honors in 2025.
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