Trevor Delaney

Sports Editor

The Idaho State University women’s soccer team finished out their season with two losses against Southern Utah this past weekend. The first game of the back to back series in Cedar City, Utah was played on Friday, April 9, with ISU taking a 0-2 loss to the Thunderbirds.

“Very disappointed with the performance today,” said Head Coach Debs Brereton post-game on Friday. “Two defensive errors cost us two goals and we failed to put away the changes we worked hard to create for ourselves. We will make a few adjustments to prepare for our final game on Sunday where we are confident they will earn their first (and well overdue) win.”

Coming back to the Thunderbird Soccer Field for the game on Sunday, April 11, the Bengals fought harder and managed to score a single goal, while still ultimately falling to SUU in overtime with a final score of 1-2.

“Soccer is a cruel game, we were the better team today,” said Brereton following the loss on Saturday. “We outplayed and outworked SUU. What kept us from the deserving win was their goalkeeper making two world-class saves and the post we smashed that would have sealed it.”

“I’m so proud of the continued effort and resilience this young team has shown,” said Brereton. “Our seniors left it all out there today and they should be very proud of the path they have paved for our future team. This short season never really let us get into a rhythm but the experience the freshmen gained from enduring a year like this will prepare them for a brilliant fall season.”

“The results did not fall in our favor this spring but we put together some fantastic performances,” said Coach Brereton. “I’m so proud of this team and feel so privileged to get to work with an incredible group of strong women. I’ve got all the confidence that our returning players and the incoming class will continue to move this program onwards and upwards. We will be back stronger.”