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Utah State soccer (6-5-5, 1-2-1 MW) continues its 2019 season this week, hosting New Mexico (7-4-0, 3-1-0 MW) on Friday, Oct. 11, at 4 p.m., and San Diego State (4-6-1, 3-1-0 MW) on Sunday, Oct. 13, at 1 p.m.
Where to Watch
Fans can follow the matches via live stat and video stream links online at www.utahstateaggies.com.
Last Time Out
Utah State went 0-1-1 last week with a 1-1 double-overtime draw at Fresno State, followed by a 1-0 loss at San José State. Against the Bulldogs, freshman midfielder Sid Barlow scored her second goal of the season, but Fresno State tied the game at 1-1 with four seconds remaining in regulation. Against the Spartans, junior midfielder Ashley Cardozo led both sides with four shots, but SJSU recorded the only goal of the game from the penalty spot in the 73rd minute after the Aggies were called for a handball in the box.
Looking at New Mexico
New Mexico is 7-4-0 on the year and 3-1-0 in the MW, having won each of its last three contests. The Lobos have totaled 11 goals on the year, shared among six goal scorers, including junior forward Lelani Baker with a team-best four goals this season. Baker is also tied for the team lead with two assists, matching four other teammates.
Sophomore keeper Malia Vanisi has played the majority of time in the net for the Lobos, totaling more than 815 minutes in goal and 38 saves. Vanisi carries a goals-against-average of 0.88.
The Series with New Mexico
Utah State is 1-4-2 all-time against New Mexico and has lost each of the last four matches against the Lobos. The Aggies are 0-2-1 all-time in matches played in Logan.
Looking at San Diego State
San Diego State is 4-6-1, including a 3-1-0 record in the MW. The Aztecs are on a similar three-match winning streak and will travel to league-leading Boise State on Friday, Oct. 11, before making the trip to Logan.
SDSU has totaled 12 goals on the year, shared between six players, including junior midfielder Chloe Frisch with a team-best three this season. Frisch also leads the Aztecs with a team-best three assists. Senior keeper Brooke Lisowski has played every minute for San Diego State in goal, totaling 1,010 minutes and 33 saves during the year. Lisowski carries a goals-against average of 1.51.
The Series with San Diego State
Utah State is 0-6-2 all-time against San Diego State, logging the two ties in the first and last matchup against the Aztecs.
Double Overtime Extravaganza
Utah State played into double overtime in each of its first three Mountain West contests this season, marking the first time in school history that the Aggies have opened their conference slate with three consecutive double-overtime contests.
No Losses Back-to-Back
Utah State is unbeaten (3-0-1) this season in matches following a loss.
Road Warriors
Utah State has opened the year playing 10 of its first 12 matches on the road.
Home Cooking
Utah State is a perfect 2-0 this season at home, picking up victories over Weber State and Idaho State. The Aggies posted a 2-1, double-overtime victory against the Wildcats on Sept. 4, and a 3-0 victory over the Bengals on Sept. 22.
Home Cooking - Part II
Utah State will play five of its final seven games at home, including each of its final three to end the season.
Matching Last Year's Total Today
Utah State has totaled 15 goals the season, matching its entire scoring output from a season ago.
A (Baker's) Dozen Goals
Utah State has 12 different players who have scored goals this season, the most diverse set of any team in the Mountain West. Including an own goal, USU has had a goal from 13 different sources this year, which is tied for the third-most in the nation.
