"We were a little up-and-down in the beginning, due to the typical injuries and fitness issues you run into early in the season," Cairns said. "But we've played better as we've gone along and, right now, we're playing some of our best soccer. Hopefully we continue to build on that."
Utah State had never won at Ute Field.
"It was great to have a win right before conference," Cairns said. "It was a big win for us because it was Utah. … They are a team from a Power 5 conference and also a rival. At the same time, we stress with our team that you're only as good as your last game.