Utah St. USU (1-0-0, 0-0-0)

Washington St. WSU (0-1-0, 0-0-0)

Utah St. USU

(1-0-0, 0-0-0)

Final

Aug. 14, 2025

Washington St. WSU

(0-1-0, 0-0-0)

Score By Periods
Team	1	2	F
Utah St. USU	0	1	1
Washington St. WSU	0	0	0

Box Score

Utah State Soccer Opens 2025 Season With 1-0 Win at Washington State

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | 8/14/2025 10:26:00 PM

PULLMAN, Wash. - Utah State soccer (1-0, 0-0 MW) opened the 2025 campaign in the win column on Thursday night, defeating Washington State 1-0 on a 77th minute goal from Austin Miller at Lower Soccer Field in Pullman.

The Aggie offense got off to a slow start in a scoreless first half, registering just three shots to Washington State's seven in the first 45 minutes, but gained momentum throughout to find its rhythm in the second half. Following the halftime break, USU out-shot Washington State 10-4, including seven shots in the final 30 minutes of action.

After several near misses by the Aggies and a pair of diving saves by USU graduate keeper Taylor Rath to keep the match scoreless, Utah State broke the tie in the 77th minute when a ball deflected by a Cougar defender made its way to Miller just outside the 18-yard box, who followed a volley with a right-footed laser into the back of the net for the game's first and only goal.

SCORING SUMMARY

76:03 - Austin Miller (USU)

Assist: None

MATCH NOTES

Utah State remains undefeated in season openers under head coach Manny Martins, improving to 3-0-2 under Martins and 14-13-3 all-time.
This is the third-straight win in a season opener for USU.
The Aggies finished the match with a 13-11 shots advantage, including a 10-4 advantage in the second half.
Miller's goal was the fourth of her career. It was also her third game-winner.
Utah State recorded seven shots on goal to Washington State's two.
Miller led the Aggies in shots on the night with five, four of which were on frame.
Sophomore forward Mia Mullenmeister recorded three shots, and graduate midfielder Rine Yonaha tallied two.
In total, 17 Utah State players saw time in the match
Eight different players made their Utah State debut
Graduate keeper Taylor Rath played all 90 minutes in net for USU, recording two saves for the clean sheet.
This was Utah State's first win over Washington State, improving to 1-2-1 versus the Cougars.
With the win, Utah State improves to 11-13-2 all-time against WCC opponents.

UP NEXT
Utah State (1-0, 0-0 MW) will remain on the road next week as it travels to Stockton, California, to take on Pacific on Thursday, Aug. 21. The match will kick off at 8 p.m., and will be streamed on ESPN+.

TICKETS
Fans can purchase season tickets now here. Adult season tickets are available for $100, while youth can gain access to all games by joining the Junior Aggie Kids Club for $40. 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.