No. 19 Utah State takes its unbeaten Pac-12 record to Gonzaga on Sunday, with a conference tournament berth within reach. The Aggies lead the league alongside Boise State and can secure a spot in the tournament with a win.

By the Numbers
  • Utah State is 11-2-3 overall and 4-0-1 in Pac-12 play; Gonzaga is 7-7-2 and 2-3-0.
  • The Aggies have outscored conference opponents 9-1 and recorded four consecutive shutouts.
  • Utah State outshot Fresno State 25-4 in a scoreless draw last week.
  • The teams have met 8 times; Utah State trails the series 2-5-1.
Yes, But

Utah State has been dominant defensively, but its scoreless draw with Fresno State showed that controlling play and creating chances don’t guarantee goals. Gonzaga has a 7-7-2 record, but has scored 32 goals this season.

State of Play
  • The Aggies are tied with Boise State at 13 points, with a game in hand and the head-to-head tiebreaker.
  • Utah State has allowed just 9 goals in 16 games and gone nearly 400 minutes without conceding.
  • Sunday’s game is at 1 p.m. MT at Luger Field in Spokane and will stream free on the Pac-12 YouTube page.
What’s Next

A win over Gonzaga would clinch Utah State’s place in the Pac-12 Tournament, which it will host Nov. 11-14. The Aggies then visit Oregon State on Oct. 30 for their regular-season road finale.

Bottom Line

Utah State’s defense has put it in position to control the conference race; converting its chances against Gonzaga could turn that advantage into a postseason berth.