10/27/2026 1:01:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Zag sophomore led defense in upset win over Utah State
SAN RAMON, Calif. – Gonzaga's Summer Chen was named the Pac-12 Conference Defensive Player of the Week Tuesday.
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Chen was a centerpiece in the Gonzaga defense that held No. 19 Utah State to one goal, despite its 20 shots. It was the Zags' first victory over a ranked team since 2023. She played 173 of the possible 180 minutes in the two games this week.
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Chen, a sophomore from Coppell, Texas, has started nine of her 14 appearances this season. She has played 775 minutes in the field for the Bulldogs in 2026.
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Following Sunday's conference results, Gonzaga sits alone in fourth place in the standings 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 fifth in the standings, in the regular-season finale on Nov. 5.
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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.
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Chen was a centerpiece in the Gonzaga defense that held No. 19 Utah State to one goal, despite its 20 shots. It was the Zags' first victory over a ranked team since 2023. She played 173 of the possible 180 minutes in the two games this week.
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Chen, a sophomore from Coppell, Texas, has started nine of her 14 appearances this season. She has played 775 minutes in the field for the Bulldogs in 2026.
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Following Sunday's conference results, Gonzaga sits alone in fourth place in the standings 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 fifth in the standings, in the regular-season finale on Nov. 5.
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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.
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