LARAMIE, Wyoming – No. 11 Utah State soccer (12-1-2, 3-1-1 MW) suffered its first loss of the season Thursday afternoon at the Madrid Sports Complex, losing to Wyoming 2-0.
 
The Cowgirls got off to an early lead when a handball called on USU near the edge of the 18-yard box in the 14th minute set up a Wyoming penalty kick, which found the back of the net. They then tacked on another in the 33rd minute when a volley to the top of the box caught the Aggie defense out of position as a Wyoming header gave Utah State its first multi-goal deficit of the season. 
 
USU was tasked with playing from behind the rest of the way, and despite a few strong chances late in the match, the Aggies were held off the scoreboard.
 
SCORING SUMMARY
13:58 - Alyssa Bedard (WYO)
                PENALTY KICK GOAL
32:17 - Maddie Chance (WYO)
                Assist: Raegan Richardson
 
MATCH NOTES

• This loss snaps the longest unbeaten streak in program history, as Utah State opened the year with 14-straight lossless matches. 
• Utah State out-shot Wyoming 11-9, but created just three shots on frame to Wyoming's six.
• This was just the third time this season USU has been shut out, and the fourth time this season it has been held to under two goals in a match. 
• Wyoming's penalty kick was the second PK given this season by the Aggies, the previous also coming on a handball in the team's win over San Diego State. 
• 10 different Utah State players recorded shots, with sophomore midfielder Summer Diamond being the only Aggie to take multiple, finishing with two. 
• Graduate Cora Brendle played all 90 minutes in net for USU, tallying three saves. 
• With the loss, Utah State is now 10-9-2 all-time against Wyoming, with a 2-7-0 record in Laramie.

 
UP NEXT
Utah State (12-1-2, 3-1-1 MW) will remain on the road this weekend as it takes on Colorado State on Sunday, Oct. 13, at 1 p.m.
 
TICKETS
Fans can purchase season tickets now here. Adult season tickets are available for $45, while youth can gain access to all games by joining the Junior Aggie Kids Club for $25. All seating at Chuck and Gloria Bell Field is general admission. Seating in the stadium bleachers is first come, first served. Fans are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for grass and berm seating.
 
FOLLOW
Fans can follow the Aggie soccer program on Twitter, @USUSoccer, on Facebook at /USUSoccer and on Instagram, @USUSoccer. Aggie fans can also follow the Utah State athletic program on Twitter, @USUAthletics, Facebook at /USUAthletics and on Instagram, @USUAthletics.
 
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