LOGAN, Utah – Utah State soccer remains nationally ranked for the third-straight week, checking in at No. 19 in this week's United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll. The Aggies held steady at No. 19 after a week off without any games.

With 56 total points in the poll, Utah State is once again the highest-ranked non-P4 team in the country. League-mate Texas State is ranked No. 22 this week. The Aggies and the Bobcats will meet in the Pac-12 Conference opener this week on Thursday, Oct. 1, at Chuck & Gloria Bell Field. This will mark the first time in program history Bell Field has hosted a ranked-versus-ranked matchup. 

Through nonconference play, Utah State has a 7-2-2 record and has outscored its opponents by a combined 28-8, the 12th best goal differential in the country. USU ranks 10th in the nation in total assists (31), 14th in total points (87) and 20th in total goals (28). 

Additionally, the Aggies rank No. 24 in the TopDrawerSoccer poll, their second-straight week in that position.

UP NEXT
Utah State (7-2-2, 0-0-0 Pac-12) opens conference play with its inaugural Pac-12 match week when the Aggies host No. 22 Texas State on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m., at Chuck & Gloria Bell Field. 

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.

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