Idaho State Ties Northern Arizona in Soccer
The Bengals and Lumberjacks ended in a 2-2 draw at Davis Field on Wednesday night.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Soccer
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Idaho State University played to a 2-2 tie against Northern Arizona University at Davis Field. The match saw goals from Syleena Hogan and Amanda Brayton for the Bengals.
Why it matters
The result leaves Idaho State with 9 conference points as the team seeks a spot in the upcoming Big Sky tournament. The Bengals currently hold a conference record of 2-2-3.
Idaho State keeper Aliya Garrett recorded seven saves during the contest. Northern Arizona outshot the Bengals 9-6 on shots on goal, while Amanda Brayton scored for Idaho State from more than 30 yards out.
The players
Syleena Hogan
She is an athlete for Idaho State University who scored the opening goal in the seventh minute of the match.
Amanda Brayton
She is an Idaho State soccer player who contributed to the first goal and scored her own from over 30 yards away.
Aliya Garrett
She serves as the goalkeeper for Idaho State University and recorded seven saves during the match against Northern Arizona.
The details
Syleena Hogan opened the scoring for Idaho State in the seventh minute following a play set up by teammates Samantha Fenske, Amanda Brayton, and Lena Bonnard. Northern Arizona responded with goals from Kaylee Muniz and Erin Perry to balance the match.
Timeline
The match took place at Davis Field on October 29, 2026.
Idaho State is scheduled to face Northern Colorado on November 1, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This draw forces Idaho State to continue fighting for position within the conference standings as the regular season draws to a close. The team remains focused on securing a high enough finish to guarantee a spot in the Big Sky tournament bracket.
Idaho State currently sits at 9 points in the conference standings as they head into their final regular-season games. The team maintains an overall record of 4-7-5 following this draw.
The takeaway
The Bengals must rely on a strong finish in their remaining matches to secure their post-season ambitions. Consistent defensive efforts and long-range scoring efficiency will be critical as the team prepares for the next conference opponent.
What happens next
Idaho State is set to continue its season against Northern Colorado on November 1, 2026.
Further reading
For more on local university athletics, visit Soccer.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Idaho State Journal.
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