Weber State University Athletics
Weber State University
Idaho
Wildcat soccer takes on Idaho and Eastern Washington for Homecoming weekend
10/9/2019 9:55:00 AM | Women's Soccer
THE MATCHES
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The Weber State soccer team continues Big Sky Conference play with matches against Idaho and Eastern Washington.
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Kickoff against Idaho will be Friday, October 11th at 7:00 PM (MT).
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Kickoff against Eastern Washington will be Sunday, October 13th at 12:00 PM (MT).
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Both games will be played at Wildcat Soccer Field in Ogden, Utah.
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Live streaming for both matches will be available at https://bigskyconf.com/sports/2015/11/19/WatchBigSky.aspx
NEED-TO-KNOW
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The Wildcats were picked second in the 2019 Big Sky preseason poll.
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Weber State is the 2018 Big Sky regular season reigning champions.
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WSU returns 12 letter-winners from 2018, including the 2018 Big Sky Co-Newcomer of the Year, Olivia Barton.
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The Wildcats picked up their first win of the season against Nevada on September 7th in a double-overtime stunner when Rachel Twede slammed one into the left upper-90 in the 107th minute.
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Sophomore goalkeeper Kaytlin Bradley earned Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week honors for her shutout against Nevada.
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Senior goalkeeper Nikki Pittman earned Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week honors for her shutout against Portland State.
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The Wildcat's 2019 record is currently 2-9-1.
WEBER STATE 2018 STATS
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9-5-4 Overall
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Goals-Shot Attempts: 23-173
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Goals Scored Per Game: 1.28
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Shot pct: .133
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SOG pct: .486
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Shots/Game: 9.6
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Corner Kicks: 53
KNOW YOUR OPPONENT – Idaho
SERIES HISTORY
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This will be the 12th meeting between Weber State and Idaho.
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Idaho's 2019 record is currently 3-9-1.
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The series record against the Vandals is 3-7-1
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The last matchup between the Wildcats and Vandals was in 2018 in Moscow, Idaho. The Wildcats lost 0-2.
IDAHO 2018 STATS
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9-7-3 Overall
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Goals-Shot Attempts: 21-221
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Goals Scored Per Game: .1.11
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Shot pct: .095
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SOG pct: .484
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Shots/Game: 11.6
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Corner Kicks: 79
KNOW YOUR OPPONENT – Eastern Washington
SERIES HISTORY
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This will be the 23rd meeting between Weber State and Eastern Washington.
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Eastern Washington's 2019 record is currently 4-5-2.
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The series record against the Eagles is 13-9.
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The last matchup between the Wildcats and Eagles was in Cheney, Washington in 2018. The Wildcats won 1-0.
EASTERN WASHINGTON 2018 STATS
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8-8-3 Overall
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Goals-Shot Attempts: 24-295
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Goals Scored Per Game: 1.26
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Shot pct: .081
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SOG pct: .427
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Shots/Game: 15.5
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Corner Kicks: 112
UP NEXT
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The Wildcats continue Big Sky Conference play with their last home match against Idaho State on October 20th at 1:00 pm MDT.
