Gonzaga Upsets No. 19 Utah State, 3-1 - Gonzaga University Athletics

Sunday, October 25

Spokane, Wash.

12 p.m.

Gonzaga University

8-7-2, 3-3-0

#19 Utah State

11-3-3, 4-1-1

Team	1	2	Final F
Utah State	1	0	1
Gonzaga	2	1	3

Final Stats (pdf)

10/25/2026 3:44:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score Final Stats

Zags get seventh win all-time over ranked foe

SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga women's soccer picked up a 3-1 upset win over No. 19 Utah State at Luger Field Sunday. The Bulldogs' previous win over a ranked team came at home against No. 15 Santa Clara, 1-0, on Oct. 29, 2023.

The Zags (8-7-2, 3-3-0 Pac-12 Conference) also matched the program record for most goals scored against a ranked opponent. GU handed the Aggies their first conference loss and first setback since a 2-0 loss at No. 24 Colorado on Sept. 6. Utah State's only other loss this season came at No. 15 Kansas. USU entered the match allowing only nine goals this season.

Sunday, Utah State outshot the hosts, 20-9, but held just a 6-5 edge in shots on goal. USU also had a 6-5 advantage in corner kicks and controlled 60 percent of possession. However, the GU defense held strong, and the offense took advantage of its opportunities.

In the 18th minute, the Zags' Sophia Schlicklin chased down a long pass from Makayla Werner and fired a shot into the net for the opening goal. It was Schlicklin's second goal of the season and the 12th of her career. Werner recorded her third assist of the season.

18' GOAL ZAGS! Schlicklin chases down the pass and gets GU on the board first against No. 19 Utah State! https://t.co/q889qzEGkZ
— Gonzaga Women's Soccer (@zagwsoccer) October 25, 2026

Kalia Franklin found the back of the net in the 39th minute for her third goal of the season. Shila Rasoul threaded a pass through the Utah State defense to set up the goal.

39' GOAL ZAGS! Franklin puts the Zags ahead 2-0 still in the first half against No. 19 Utah State. https://t.co/x81HUsgvrv
— Gonzaga Women's Soccer (@zagwsoccer) October 25, 2026

The Aggies responded in the 41st minute when Solena Sellers struck a loose ball into the net from inside the box. Kate Christian was credited with the assist.

Samantha Snorsky's goal in the 75th minute sealed the upset victory. Rasoul recorded her second assist of the match and the 10th of her career on the Zags' third goal.

75' GOAL ZAGS! Snorsky kicks in the header off the post! It's 3-1 Gonzaga over No. 19 Utah State. https://t.co/jYTxGkCYr8
— Gonzaga Women's Soccer (@zagwsoccer) October 25, 2026

Snorsky finished with a team-high three shots, all of which were on frame. Sydney Head made four saves in the GU net, while Ivy Nystrom recorded two for the Aggies.

Following Sunday's conference results, Gonzaga sits alone in fourth place in the standings, one point ahead of three teams, with two games remaining in the regular season. The top four teams at the end of the regular season advance to the Pac-12 Tournament in Logan, Utah. The Zags visit third-place San Diego State on Friday before hosting Oregon State, currently eighth in the standings, in the regular-season finale on Nov. 5.

Gonzaga visits San Diego State (9-3-3, 3-1-2) on Friday at 7 p.m. The Aztecs cruised to a 4-1 home win over Fresno State on Sunday. Friday's match will be streamed live on YouTube, with live stats available at GoZags.com.

Utah State (11-3-3, 4-1-1) vs. Gonzaga (8-7-2, 3-3-0)
Date: 10/25/26 Attendance: 487
Weather: Cool and cloudy

Goals by period 1 2 Tot
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Utah State.......... 1 0 - 1
Gonzaga............. 2 1 - 3

SCORING SUMMARY:
1. 17:02 GON SCHLICKLIN, Sophia (2) (WERNER, Makayla)
2. 38:33 GON FRANKLIN, Kalia (3) (RASOUL, Shila)
3. 40:58 USU Sellers, Solena (4) (Christian, Kate)
4. 74:19 GON SNORSKY, Samantha (7) (RASOUL, Shila)

Shots: Utah State 20, Gonzaga 9
Saves: Utah State 2 (Nystrom, Ivy 2), Gonzaga 5 (Head, Sydney 4)