A Road Trip Through Utah
Colorado State’s women’s soccer squad is heading into a pivotal two‑game stretch in Utah, opening with a showdown against No. 15 BYU on Thursday before traveling to face Utah Tech on Sunday.
The Rams have shown a knack for staying organized at the back, a trait that was on display when they limited South Carolina to a single goal despite a 0‑1 loss, and the defensive discipline has become a hallmark of their early season identity.
Adding to the excitement, true freshman Ava Wallhead has already found the net in each of her first two collegiate appearances, while midfielder Mia Casey is poised to close in on the program’s all‑time assist record, needing just one more helper to tie Gracie Armstrong’s mark.
Between the posts, sophomore goalkeeper Addison Huber has been an ever‑present force, logging every minute this campaign and anchoring a defense that ranks third in the Pac‑12 for corner kicks earned while committing the fewest fouls per match of any team.
The upcoming opponent BYU arrives with momentum, having won three of its last four contests, including victories over UCLA and USC, and relies on preseason All‑Big 12 selections Ellie Walbruch and Lucy Kesler to drive its attack.
Utah Tech, sitting at 2‑2‑1 through August 27, posted a 1‑0 shutout at UC Riverside before arriving in Fort Collins, a team that previously edged the Rams with a decisive goal from forward Ella Rusick in last year’s meeting.
Looking ahead, Colorado State will return home on September 10 to host Kansas State for Cancer Awareness Night at Rams Soccer Field, a game that could further cement the young roster’s growing confidence.