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Boise State’s run to the Pac-12 championship ended in a penalty shootout after the Broncos and Utah State played to a scoreless tie through regulation and two overtimes. Utah State won the shootout, 4-3, while Boise State goalkeeper Ava de Leest set a program record with 17 saves. The Broncos now await the NCAA tournament selection decision.

By the Numbers
  • Final: Utah State 0, Boise State 0; Utah State won the shootout 4-3.
  • Boise State finished the season 15-2-3; Utah State is 13-3-5.
  • De Leest made 17 saves, recorded her 13th shutout of the season and tied the program’s single-season shutout record.
  • Boise State has finished runner-up at the conference tournament for 3 consecutive seasons.
Yes, But

Boise State created chances and held Utah State scoreless for 110 minutes, but Aggies goalkeeper Ivy Nystrom stopped the Broncos’ shootout attempts at key moments. Coach Jim Thomas said Boise State believed it was good enough to win and praised Utah State as a worthy champion.

What’s Next

Boise State’s scheduled matches are complete. The Broncos will learn Monday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. MT whether they receive an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament.

Bottom Line

The championship slipped away in the shootout, but Boise State’s strong season remains in contention for a national tournament berth.