Southern Utah heads to Idaho on Sunday with a program scoring record within reach after a dramatic 3-2 road win at Eastern Washington. The Thunderbirds have scored 30 goals this season, one short of the record, but face an Idaho team unbeaten at home and anchored by one of the Big Sky’s stingiest defenses.

By the Numbers
  • SUU: 30 goals through 16 matches; the program record is 31.
  • Idaho: 9 goals allowed and 9 shutouts in 15 matches.
  • SUU is 5-8-3 overall and 2-3-2 in Big Sky play; Idaho is 7-3-5 overall and 1-1-3 in the conference.
  • Kickoff is Sunday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m. PT (2 p.m. MT).
Yes, But

SUU’s attack leads the Big Sky in goals, assists and points, while Idaho has allowed just nine goals and remains unbeaten at home. The Vandals have also been held scoreless in each of their last three matches.

State of Play
  • SUU comes in after Ashlyn O’Malley scored twice in the final minutes of a 3-2 win at Eastern Washington.
  • Idaho is 4-0-3 at home and sits two conference points behind SUU.
  • The teams’ most recent meeting, in 2021, ended in a 0-0 double-overtime draw.
What’s Next

After Sunday’s road finale, SUU closes its regular season at home against Utah Tech on Nov. 5. One goal would tie the program’s season record; two would set a new one.

Bottom Line

SUU’s scoring surge faces its toughest test against Idaho’s defense: the Thunderbirds are chasing history, while a road result could also strengthen their position in the Big Sky standings.