Soccer Falls to South Dakota 2-0 twice in Season Openers
Aug. 23
The Idaho State women’s soccer team dropped their first non-conference game 2-0 to South Dakota on Aug. 23 in Vermillion, South Dakota.
The Coyotes scored early in the first half and again in the second. Idaho State totaled eight shots with four on goal while South Dakota totaled ten shots with six on goal. Senior defender Paige Smith recorded two shots with two on goal. Goalkeeper Katie Hogarth recorded four saves.
“After going down so early on, I was very proud of the response from the players,” Head Coach Debs Brereton said. “We had some very good spells of possession and created a few good changes in the first half. We were unlucky not to equalize before the break. Another defensive error cost us the second goal but again, the resilience from the team shone through. Karlin had a very good performance, as did Mari in midfield. They both worked very hard and defensively put fantastic shifts in for us. The players all worked very hard and I was very happy with that effort. We will continue to get better each game and I am looking forward to another great test ahead for us on Sunday.” The Bengals play again on Sunday, August, 25, in Brookings, South Dakota as they face South Dakota State at 12 p.m. (MST). Idaho State returns home on Aug. 30 to host Dixie State at 4 p.m. at Davis Field.
Aug. 25
Women’s soccer fell to South Dakota State 2-0 on Aug. 25 in Brookings, South Dakota to end their 2019 opening weekend.
The match remained scoreless throughout the first half as Idaho State played an aggressive defense to hold the Jackrabbits. South Dakota State scored both of their goals on corner kicks during the second half.“I was very pleased with the first half performance, defensively we were solid and in the attack we created several very good chances via quick and accurate ball and player movement,” Head Coach Debs Brereton said. “Unfortunately the second half was a different story, conceding two goals via corners was a soft way to go behind.” The Bengals recorded four shots in the first led by senior midfielder Makena Bambei with two shots and one on goal followed by junior midfielder Marisa Hasebi and junior defender Lauren McGahie who each had one shot on goal. Senior goalkeeper Katie Hogarth recorded two saves in the match.
“Another tough lesson learned but the effort was always there which is so important,” Brereton said. “Our confidence and performance is growinggame by game and I look forward to opening up at home on Friday.” Idaho State returns home on Friday, Aug. 30, to host Dixie State at 4 p.m. on Davis Field. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for kids, and free for ISU students.
Cross Country Picked Sixth and Seventh in Preseason Polls
The 2019 cross country preseason polls have been released by conference officials and the Idaho State Bengals are picked to finish sixth on the men’s side and seventh on the women’s. The Northern Arizona men’s team was picked to win the conference receiving a unanimous 11 votes. Southern Utah followed behind them and Weber State came in third. Montana State was picked to finish fourth followed by the University of Idaho fifth and Idaho State in sixth. Seventh through 10th places were filled by Northern Colorado, Portland State, Eastern Washington, Sacramento State and Montana finishing the poll in 11th. On the women’s side, Northern Arizona was once again picked to win the conference, receiving nine first-place votes. Southern Utah finished just behind them receiving two first-place votes. Weber State rounded out the top-three. Montana State was picked to finish fourth followed by Idaho in fifth. Montana came in sixth followed by Idaho State in seventh. Portland State and Sacramento State tied for eighth in the polls with Eastern Washington picked 10th and Northern Colorado finishing the poll in eleventh. The Orange and Black kick of the 2019 season on August 31, as they head down to Orem, Utah for the UVU Invitational. The Bengals return home September 28 to host the Idaho State Invitational, their lone home meet of the season. The meet features a pancake breakfast to start the day followed by men’s and women’s 6k. At the conclusion of the collegiate races, an alumni race will be held. Registration details will follow for any who wish to sign up. For all Information follow us on Facebook at Idaho State Athletics and on Twitter and Instagram at @ISUBengals. You can also stay up to date by visiting Isubengals.com
Talamaivao Named Defensive Line Coach
Idaho State Head Football Coach Rob Phenicie has announced the hiring of Lei Talamaivao as the defensive line coach. Talamaivao comes to Pocatello from Snow College where he was the defensive line coach.
Prior to Snow, Talamaivao was a graduate assistant and quality control coach for two years at his alma mater, Utah.
In 2018, helped coach a defensive line group that had two all-Pac-12 first-team (Bradlee Anae & Leki Fotu) & all-Pac-12 second-team, John Penisini, a Snow College graduate.
Talamaivao lettered and played at the University of Utah from (2007-2011). Injuries slowed his collegiate career but he was the starter until he got injured in the second game of the 2008 season. That year Utah won the Sugar Bowl by defeating Alabama and finishing off a perfect season at 13-0.
Talamaivao earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology and minor in criminology. Talamaivao has been married to his sweetheart Saloloma since 2016 and they have a daughter, Sariah.
