Utah State moved into the inaugural Pac-12 Women's Soccer Championship final after defeating Gonzaga on penalties in Logan. The match ended in a 6-5 penalty shootout following a 0-0 draw through 110 minutes of play.
The semifinal match at Chick and Gloria Bell Soccer Field saw both teams successfully complete their first five penalty attempts, leading to sudden death. Utah State goalkeeper Ivy Nystrom scored off the crossbar to force the sudden death period. Following unsuccessful attempts by both sides during the sixth round, Utah State's Victoria Espinoza scored the final kick to secure the win.
Earlier in the afternoon, Boise State defeated San Diego State 2-0 to secure their place in the championship. Cindy Conner scored in the 49th minute after receiving a delivery from Mia Lane, and Madie Donovan added a second goal via a header in the 61st minute following a corner from Jillian Anderson. Boise State goalkeeper Ava de Leest recorded nine saves during the shutout.
Utah State is scheduled to host Boise State in the Pac-12 Championship final on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. MT at Chuck and Gloria Bell Soccer Field. The match will determine the league champion and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
