Kansas State University Athletics
Friday, October 5
Manhattan, Kan.
7 p.m.
Kansas State University
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Sunflower Showdown on Tap for Friday Night in Manhattan
Oct 03, 2018 | Soccer
MANHATTAN, Kansas - Kansas State (4-6-2, 0-3-0 Big 12) begins a three-match home stand on Friday night at 7 p.m., as the Wildcats will host Kansas (8-2-2, 2-1-0) in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown for the first time in program history.
• Friday's match will be available on ESPN3. The match will also be broadcast on 101.5 KROCK in Manhattan and free at kstatesports.com.
• K-State will look to snap a four-match home losing streak and its first win against a Big 12 opponent at the K-State Soccer Complex.
Weekend in Review
• Kansas State suffered its largest loss in program history, as the Wildcats dropped a 4-0 decision at West Virginia on September 28.
• In the previous 45 matches in program history, K-State had not suffered a loss featuring a goal differential larger than two.
• The teams played to a scoreless draw in the opening 45 minutes. K-State fended off 17 shots by the Mountaineers, including six blocked shots.
• In the second half, West Virginia scored three goals in the first seven minutes to build its lead. The Mountaineers capped the night with their fourth goal in the 85th minute.
• The Wildcats have lost eight straight Big 12 matches including three straight Big 12 road matches.
• K-State has been held without a goal for 183:28 of match action, as the Wildcats scored in the 87th minute against Oklahoma State on September 21.
Kansas at a Glance
• Kansas (8-2-2, 2-1-0 Big 12) enters Friday night's match with wins in three of their last five matches including a 1-0 decision over Iowa State on Sept. 29.
• On the sidelines, the Jayhawks are led by head coach Mark Francis. Francis, in his 20th year in Lawrence, owns a 215-159-33 (.569) record with the Jayhawks.
• Kansas is led on the field by sophomore midfielder Katie McClure and Grace Hagan. McClure is among the Big 12 leaders in goals scored with six and has 15 total points on the year. Hagan has four goals and 10 points this season.
Smith Promoted to Associate Head Coach
• Kansas State head coach Mike Dibbini has promoted assistant coach Jessica Smith to the role of associate head coach.
• Smith is in her third season on the K-State coaching staff.
• She is responsible for K-State's offensive attack and working individually with the student-athletes on their offensive games.
• In 2018, Smith achieved a US Soccer's Senior A License.
Purple Pitch
• Kansas State has played just 19 home matches in its 45-game history, but have felt comfortable at the K-State Soccer Complex.
• The Wildcats are 8-10-1 at home, including a school record four-match home field winning streak and a five-match unbeaten streak which spanned the end of the 2016 home schedule and the start of the 2017 home slate.
• In the 19 home matches, the Wildcats have outscored opponents, 26-22 (+4).
• The Wildcats set the K-State Soccer Complex record for goals in a match with a 4-0 win over Oakland on August 19, 2018.
• Overall in matches played within the Sunflower State, Kansas State owns a record of 9-10-1.
Double Figure Goal Scoring for Wildcats
• In its three seasons of action, Kansas State has spread the wealth among its goal scorers.
• For the third straight season, K-State has 10 or more players that have registered at least one goal. Senior defender Haley Sutter became the 10th player to register a goal this season, finishing off a cross against Oklahoma State on September 21.
• The school record for goal scorers in a season is 11, which was achieved in both the 2016 and 2017 seasons.
Better Late than Never for K-State
• Kansas State has established itself as a second half team during its three seasons of action.
• In total, Kansas State has scored 31 of its 46 total goals in the second half of matches.
• In 2018, K-State has scored 12 total goals with eight coming in the second half or overtime. The Wildcats have fired off 100 of their 187 total shots in the second half or overtime, while also registering 29 of the 56 corner kicks in the second half or overtime.
• In total, Kansas State has scored 12 of the program's 46 goals (26.1 percent) between the 61st and 75th minutes.
• Friday's match will be available on ESPN3. The match will also be broadcast on 101.5 KROCK in Manhattan and free at kstatesports.com.
• K-State will look to snap a four-match home losing streak and its first win against a Big 12 opponent at the K-State Soccer Complex.
Weekend in Review
• Kansas State suffered its largest loss in program history, as the Wildcats dropped a 4-0 decision at West Virginia on September 28.
• In the previous 45 matches in program history, K-State had not suffered a loss featuring a goal differential larger than two.
• The teams played to a scoreless draw in the opening 45 minutes. K-State fended off 17 shots by the Mountaineers, including six blocked shots.
• In the second half, West Virginia scored three goals in the first seven minutes to build its lead. The Mountaineers capped the night with their fourth goal in the 85th minute.
• The Wildcats have lost eight straight Big 12 matches including three straight Big 12 road matches.
• K-State has been held without a goal for 183:28 of match action, as the Wildcats scored in the 87th minute against Oklahoma State on September 21.
Kansas at a Glance
• Kansas (8-2-2, 2-1-0 Big 12) enters Friday night's match with wins in three of their last five matches including a 1-0 decision over Iowa State on Sept. 29.
• On the sidelines, the Jayhawks are led by head coach Mark Francis. Francis, in his 20th year in Lawrence, owns a 215-159-33 (.569) record with the Jayhawks.
• Kansas is led on the field by sophomore midfielder Katie McClure and Grace Hagan. McClure is among the Big 12 leaders in goals scored with six and has 15 total points on the year. Hagan has four goals and 10 points this season.
Smith Promoted to Associate Head Coach
• Kansas State head coach Mike Dibbini has promoted assistant coach Jessica Smith to the role of associate head coach.
• Smith is in her third season on the K-State coaching staff.
• She is responsible for K-State's offensive attack and working individually with the student-athletes on their offensive games.
• In 2018, Smith achieved a US Soccer's Senior A License.
Purple Pitch
• Kansas State has played just 19 home matches in its 45-game history, but have felt comfortable at the K-State Soccer Complex.
• The Wildcats are 8-10-1 at home, including a school record four-match home field winning streak and a five-match unbeaten streak which spanned the end of the 2016 home schedule and the start of the 2017 home slate.
• In the 19 home matches, the Wildcats have outscored opponents, 26-22 (+4).
• The Wildcats set the K-State Soccer Complex record for goals in a match with a 4-0 win over Oakland on August 19, 2018.
• Overall in matches played within the Sunflower State, Kansas State owns a record of 9-10-1.
Double Figure Goal Scoring for Wildcats
• In its three seasons of action, Kansas State has spread the wealth among its goal scorers.
• For the third straight season, K-State has 10 or more players that have registered at least one goal. Senior defender Haley Sutter became the 10th player to register a goal this season, finishing off a cross against Oklahoma State on September 21.
• The school record for goal scorers in a season is 11, which was achieved in both the 2016 and 2017 seasons.
Better Late than Never for K-State
• Kansas State has established itself as a second half team during its three seasons of action.
• In total, Kansas State has scored 31 of its 46 total goals in the second half of matches.
• In 2018, K-State has scored 12 total goals with eight coming in the second half or overtime. The Wildcats have fired off 100 of their 187 total shots in the second half or overtime, while also registering 29 of the 56 corner kicks in the second half or overtime.
• In total, Kansas State has scored 12 of the program's 46 goals (26.1 percent) between the 61st and 75th minutes.
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