Boise State Ready for Southern Utah at Home

WHAT'S NEXT
Boise State returns to its home pitch to take on Southern Utah on Sept. 17. Kickoff at Boas Soccer Complex is scheduled for 7 p.m. MT and will be streamed live on the Pac-12 YouTube.

SCOUTING THE THUNDERBIRDS
Southern Utah enters Thursday's matchup with a 3-4-1 record after earning a 1-1 draw against CSUN on Sept. 13. The Thunderbirds have also recorded wins over South Carolina State (1-0), The Citadel (1-0) and Justice College (18-0). Boise State is unbeaten against Southern Utah in Idaho, holding a 4-0 record. The Broncos also lead the all-time series, 7-0-2.

FRESHMAN STUD
Campbell Wilson has tallied 17 points this season, the second-most among freshmen nationwide, trailing only Kentucky's Kyla Dawn, who has 18. Wilson's 17 points also rank 13th in the NCAA. The freshman also ranks seventh in match-winning goals (3) and 18th nationally in assists (5).

HOMEFIELD ADVANTAGE
The Broncos have gone unbeaten at home in their last 11 matches, tying for the longest home unbeaten streak in program history. The streak dates back to Sept. 11, 2025. The program record stands at 11 matches, set during a stretch that spanned from Aug. 16, 2024, through Aug. 28, 2025.

CLEAN SHEETS
Boise State has recorded five shutouts so far this season, tied with Utah State for the most in the Pac-12. A sixth would tie the program record for most shutouts in a single nonconference season, set in 2019.

NOT SO FAST
Boise State has only allowed four goals through its first eight matches, the fewest in the Pac-12. Four goals allowed also matches the program record through the nonconference slate, set in 2019.

ON TARGET
The Broncos rank seventh in the NCAA in shot accuracy at .578, the highest mark in the Pac-12. The team also averages 11 shots on goal per game to lead the Pac-12 and rank 11th nationally.

GOOD THINGS COME IN PAIRS
Sophie Schmautz and Wilson have each recorded a multi-goal match this season. Boise State is tied for the most players in the Pac-12 with a multi-goal performance, joining Gonzaga (Amelia Severn and Samantha Snorsky) and Texas State (Victoria Meza and Helen Alormenu) with two players apiece.

NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Boise State has been dominant at home, going unbeaten in its last 11 matches. The Broncos have posted an impressive 24-5-6 record at the Boas Soccer Complex over the past three seasons.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Wilson has collected four Pac-12 Newcomer of the Week honors. The freshman is the first Bronco in program history to earn three-consecutive conference weekly accolades in any category (offensive, defensive or freshman of the week).

IN THE RANKINGS
In the latest United Soccer Coaches regional poll, released Sept. 15, Boise State ranked seventh in the Pacific Region. Texas State and Utah State also tied for 18th nationally in the poll released Sept. 15.

DOUBLE-DIGIT WINS
The Broncos have recorded at least 10 victories in each of the past three seasons. Under head coach Jim Thomas, Boise State has reached the 10-win mark eight times.

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 has scored seven goals through its first two matches, marking its most to start a season 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 146-79-49 record over 14 seasons at Boise State, trailing only San Diego State's Mike Friesen, who has 208 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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Players Mentioned

Jillian Anderson

Olivia Collins

Ava de Leest

Madie Donovan

Hayden Rallo

Sophie Schmautz

Kaitlyn Slocum

Campbell Wilson

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