No. 16 Utah State played to a scoreless draw against Fresno State in a Pac-12 soccer match at Chuck & Gloria Bell Field. While the Aggies dominated statistical categories, the result may impact their RPI.
The Aggies finished the match with 25 shots compared to just four from the Bulldogs. Utah State also recorded eight corner kicks, while Fresno State had one. Despite the offensive pressure, the Aggies faced challenges with accuracy, recording only seven shots on frame. A goal for the hosts was previously called back due to an offside call.
Mia Lopez led Utah State with six shots, while Kunie Hirai and Solena Sellers each contributed four shots. Aggie goalkeeper Ivy Nystrom recorded two challenging saves during the match. This performance marked the 10th shutout of the season for Utah State, which has conceded only two goals in its last nine matches.
Fresno State earned its second clean sheet of the season during the match. The Bulldogs' performance was characterized by limited substitutions, as they used only one substitute during the game, resulting in 10 players playing the full 90 minutes.
Entering the match, Fresno State held a record of 1-12-3 (0-4-1) and was ranked 309th out of 349 Division I teams in the RPI. The Bulldogs were coming off a 6-0 road loss to Gonzaga and had previously suffered 4-0 losses to Pac-12 opponents Boise State and Washington State. Conversely, the Aggies held an 11-2-3 (4-0-1) record and were ranked 12th in the RPI.
Utah State is scheduled to return to action next Sunday for a road game against Gonzaga.
