BOISE, Idaho – A slow start to each half was too much for Idaho to overcome on Sunday, as the Vandals fell to the Broncos of Boise State, 2-1, at the Boas Soccer Complex.
 
"I thought we showed some positives again today," said head coach Jeremy Clevenger.  "Started out slow in the first half and conceded the early goal, but we finished the half out.  Second half, we jumped on Boise State early, but they got a goal when we didn't mark in the box.  But we didn't quit, we kept fighting and got back in the game.  I think that for the last 30 minutes we were the better team."
 
Boise State got on the board early, with its first goal coming in the sixth minute.  The Broncos came down the right side, sending in a cross that skipped through the box and found McKenna Kynett for the tap-in.
 
The Broncos would double their lead early in the second, also from close range.  Kristina Serres picked up another assist in similar fashion, this time finding Raimee Sherle for the goal.
 
The Vandals got one back in the 67^th minute on a corner.  Morgan Crosby sent in a perfect ball, with freshman Savannah Foster smashing a header into the back of the net for her first collegiate goal.
 
Idaho was the aggressor for most of the second half, keeping Boise State on their toes, but the game-tying goal was always just out of reach.  Kayleigh Frederick, playing up with time ticking down, had the last opportunity of the night.  Her shot from 25 yards had the keeper beat, but went over the bar by inches.
 
The Vandals return to Moscow for their home opener, Friday afternoon against Grambling.  Check back with GoVandals.com this week for more information.
 
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