BOISE, Idaho - In stark contrast to opening night, the Boise State women’s soccer team took home the victory in a high-scoring affair, Sunday at Boas Soccer Complex. Eastern Washington scored early thanks to a penalty kick, however, the Broncos exploded offensively to secure a three-goal victory, 5-2.
Senior Raimee Sherle led the way for the Broncos logging two goals and an assist. Her first goal came in the seventh minute, just 19 seconds after the Eagles scored their first. She secured a pass from fellow senior Mikayla Schachtell before pounding into the right side of the goal.
The Broncos seniors provided much needed support throughout the game. “McKenna Kynett will put goals away I promise you that,” said head coach Jim Thomas. “Kris is one of, if not the most athletic wide player in the league, one of the best on the West Coast, it isn’t just Raimee.”
Later in the 19th minute Sherle delivered a pass of her own which led to a goal for Mckenna Kynett, her first of the season.
That assist tied Sherle for the All-Time Mountain West points record at 103. She broke the record in the 71st minute, this time scoring unassisted. She now holds the MW and Boise State record for goals (48) and points (105).
Despite her current records, coach Thomas knows Sherle still has goals. “She needs 14 games won for her team. She wants an outright championship, she doesn’t want to share it, and she wants to go to the NCAA [tournament]. She also has her eyes on being the leading goal scorer for active strikers in the country. She definitely has some personal goals and milestones for sure.”
After the Eagles retied the score at two in the 31st minute, the Bronco midfield quickly responded. Senior Raven Sweeney found the back of the net for the first time this year with a shot from deep midfield to put Boise State up by one heading into the half.
The score remained unchanged until the 70th minute when senior Lillie French recorded her first goal of the season on an unassisted shot that found the net, sailing just past the keepers outstretched arms.
The Blue and Orange look to prepare for a home match Friday against New Mexico State. “It’s so important that (we) start to learn the parameters of collegiate soccer not just for any team but a team that wants to be top-50, wants to be a champion in everything, wants to go to the NCAA tournament,” explained Thomas. “Being able to establish your possessional identity when teams are trying to take that away. Likewise, from a defensive standpoint we have to be able to snuff teams better than what we are doing right now. The takeaway is that we have two wins and we haven’t played great, but we are 2-0 and it's a great start. Now we have to get much much better for New Mexico State.”
The Broncos will take on the Aggies next Friday at Boas Soccer Complex. Kickoff will be at 5 p.m. MT.
Senior Raimee Sherle led the way for the Broncos logging two goals and an assist. Her first goal came in the seventh minute, just 19 seconds after the Eagles scored their first. She secured a pass from fellow senior Mikayla Schachtell before pounding into the right side of the goal.
The Broncos seniors provided much needed support throughout the game. “McKenna Kynett will put goals away I promise you that,” said head coach Jim Thomas. “Kris is one of, if not the most athletic wide player in the league, one of the best on the West Coast, it isn’t just Raimee.”
Later in the 19th minute Sherle delivered a pass of her own which led to a goal for Mckenna Kynett, her first of the season.
That assist tied Sherle for the All-Time Mountain West points record at 103. She broke the record in the 71st minute, this time scoring unassisted. She now holds the MW and Boise State record for goals (48) and points (105).
Despite her current records, coach Thomas knows Sherle still has goals. “She needs 14 games won for her team. She wants an outright championship, she doesn’t want to share it, and she wants to go to the NCAA [tournament]. She also has her eyes on being the leading goal scorer for active strikers in the country. She definitely has some personal goals and milestones for sure.”
After the Eagles retied the score at two in the 31st minute, the Bronco midfield quickly responded. Senior Raven Sweeney found the back of the net for the first time this year with a shot from deep midfield to put Boise State up by one heading into the half.
The score remained unchanged until the 70th minute when senior Lillie French recorded her first goal of the season on an unassisted shot that found the net, sailing just past the keepers outstretched arms.
The Blue and Orange look to prepare for a home match Friday against New Mexico State. “It’s so important that (we) start to learn the parameters of collegiate soccer not just for any team but a team that wants to be top-50, wants to be a champion in everything, wants to go to the NCAA tournament,” explained Thomas. “Being able to establish your possessional identity when teams are trying to take that away. Likewise, from a defensive standpoint we have to be able to snuff teams better than what we are doing right now. The takeaway is that we have two wins and we haven’t played great, but we are 2-0 and it's a great start. Now we have to get much much better for New Mexico State.”
The Broncos will take on the Aggies next Friday at Boas Soccer Complex. Kickoff will be at 5 p.m. MT.
