Norris Awarded America Frist Credit Union USU Student-Athlete of the Week

Congratulations to Natalie Norris for being awarded the America First Credit Union USU Student-Athlete of the Week! Natalie scored a game-winning goal off a header against Boise State on Friday.

Aggies go 2-0 in Idaho!

Back Home! by Rachel Feuz

This last weekend we went back to my hometown Boise, Idaho. Thursday we flew in and went straight to training. Afterwards, my dad came and picked me up and the rest of the team went to check in at the hotel. It was really nice to see all my family. They made me the best homecooked meal. We were able to talk and visit for a little bit and see what's been going on with everyone.

Friday was game time! We got to the locker rooms and everyone did their usual pre-game ritual. We were all really stoked about this game. We knew that Boise State was going to come out hard at us. But we were ready for them. We won 1-0 by a sick header goal from Nano. Everyone worked hard the whole game and we didn't let up at all. Afterwards we went to my sister's apartment club house where my family hosted the dinner. Everyone's family and friends were included. Everyone had a ton of fun! My mom got a pinata and put all our WAC teams on it. We had Smartie go first. I'm pretty sure we were all scared that we might get hit from her swinging the stick so crazy! Next was Sammy who also ended up breaking it and everyone made a mad dash to get some candy.

Saturday, we flew to Spokane where we then drove to Moscow, Idaho. That night we ate at a place called Sangria's the food was really great. Sunday was game time! We beat University of Idaho 2-1 in double overtime. Sammy was the one who scored the game winner. I don't know how it went in! Afterwards we packed up and drove back to Spokane. We had dinner at P.F. Changs which was delicious. Then on Monday we finally made the trip back home.

Ags Fall to Reno in First Conference Match

Bittersweet Reno by Shantel Flannary

Reno was a short bittersweet trip. We practiced Saturday morning at home on the football field to get ready for Reno's field. We departed to the airport and had a nice short flight and arrived in anticipation of eating at Claim Jumpers. Where the food was huge and delicious! It was Ellen's birthday and so she now has joined the 20 club! We played well in our game but came up very unlucky. Hitting the cross bar twice and it snowing in the second half. Although we came up short we learned a lot and look forward to the rest of conference.

**Note from the blog author: Though our first loss was disappointing, the effort and play of the team was not. On Sunday, we lost to Reno 1-0, but what was positive about this game was the number of chances that were created by our offense. HP (Heather Pond) and Lauren Hansen both hit the cross bar. Shantel sent a header flying towards the upper V only to swing just wide. Molli had a sweet save in the first half that kept us in the game...there were several other episodes such as these, so it was hard to be disappointed about the overall play, but still, the loss was a bummer. Though 0-1 in conference is not an ideal way to start off, coaches and players were please with how the team played on Sunday, and though the girls were disappointed about the loss, they came out Tuesday looking ahead to our next set of opponents standing in our way to reach a goal the team has set for the season. This weekend, the Aggies are headed to Boise and Moscow, Idaho to take on Boise St. and University of Idaho this weekend. Good luck Ladies!

Wedding Celebration!

Congratulations to Aggie Soccer Manager Cailtin (Funk) Wiser who was married today to Matthew Wiser. The happy couple were married in the Logan, Utah LDS temple and had a beautiful luncheon at Hamiltons. The coaching staff represented the team at the reception. Caitlin was a trooper and came out to fulfill her managerial duties at our game last night amidst last minute wedding preparations! Congratulations Matt and Caitlin! Have a wonderful life together!!!

Tough Loss to ISU

The Aggies fell to ISU 1-0 on Thursday night in a tough battle at home. The Ags are taking what they can from the loss and looking forward to conference which starts on Sunday when the Aggies take on Nevada in Reno! Good luck in conference ladies!