Kansas State University Athletics
Sunday, October 20
Tucson, Ariz.
1:30 p.m. (CT)
Kansas State University
3-11-3, 0-8-2
1
at
5
Arizona
10-5-2, 5-4-1
1
2
F
Kansas St.
1
0
1
Arizona
3
2
5
K-State Drops Road Finale at Arizona
Oct 20, 2024 | Soccer
TUCSON, Ariz. – K-State looked to collect a point in its final road match of 2024 on Sunday afternoon at Mulcahy Soccer Stadium. Arizona defended its home turf with a 5-1 win.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Arizona (10-5-2, 5-4-1 Big 12) went on top in the second minute. Nicole Dallin punched in an attempt from seven yards. This was the earliest goal allowed by K-State this season.
- K-State (3-11-3, 0-8-2 Big 12) squared the match in the ninth minute. Junior Sophie Harlan carried possession from just beyond midfield. Just before reaching the top of the 18-yard box, she found sophomore Jo Sees open on the left wing. Sees took a pair of dribbles before rocketing a shot near the left post to tie the match at one.
- This was Sees' second goal of the season and the fifth of her career.
- Harlan collected her second assist of the season and the third of her career.
- Arizona went back on top with a goal in the 18th minute. A cross from Gianna Christiansen found the head of Megan Chelf at the top of the six-yard box. Chelf redirected the orb into the top of the net for the 2-1 lead.
- Arizona went in front 3-1 in the 31st minute on a penalty kick goal from Christiansen, the reigning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week.
- The homestanding Wildcats tallied their fourth goal in the 54th minute. Narissa Fults tapped in from the K-State goal line after a cross from Ella Weathersby.
- Arizona outshot K-State, 19-5, including a 9-3 edge in shots on goal.
QUICK FACTS
- This was the first meeting in the series between K-State and Arizona.
- The five goals allowed by K-State on Sunday were the second-most allowed in a Big 12 match and the most since October 9, 2020, when the Wildcats allowed seven at Texas.
- K-State has 17 goals on the season, which is the third-most in a season in program history.
- Sees' goal was the 16th assisted goal this season by the Wildcats.
- K-State's 18 assists this season rank third in school history for a single-season.
PLAYER NOTES
- Sees has scored five goals in her career, which ranks tied for sixth in school history for career goals. Among active Wildcats, Sees is the active career leader.
- Sees owns 13 points in her career, which is tied for eighth in program history (Caylee Thornhill, 2019-22; Riley Baker, 2021-present). She is tied with Baker as the active career leaders for career points.
- Harlan has dished out three assists in her career. Harlan is tied for 12th in program history for career assists. Harlan is the eighth Wildcat on the current roster with three or more career assists.
- With her start in frame, junior goalkeeper Murphy Sheaff remains in second place in program history for career starts in goal with 35. Sheaff is second in program history for career matches in goal with 35.
- Sheaff has played 3,120 minutes in frame in her K-State career and is second in K-State history for career minutes in goal (Alaina Werremeyer, 2020-22; 3,794).
- Sheaff made four saves on Sunday. She has tallied 95 this season and ranks second in school history for saves in a season.
- Junior defender Jazmin Brown has started 52 career matches in her career. She is sixth in program history for career starts.
- Brown played 46 minutes on Sunday. With the effort, Brown boosted her career minutes played total to 4,452 and moves into fifth in program history for career minutes played.
- Senior Adah Anderson played in her 72nd career match, which is second in school history for career matches played, trailing only Brookelynn Entz (2017-21; 82).
- Senior Riley Baker played in her 62nd career match on Sunday. She is tied for 10th in school history for career matches played (Maddie Souder, 2017-20).
FROM THE HEAD COACH
K-State Head Coach Mike Dibbini
On using the full complement of players today...
"Things didn't go well from the beginning. We just ended up having to try some players from a depth perspective, and then also try a different formation to give us some chances. We just couldn't execute the game plan today."
On trying to settle into the match after tying the score...
"They just kept coming at us offensively. They had our number. And we just couldn't do the job from a defensive perspective today. It's hard when you dig yourself a hole."
On this week of practice leading into the Sunflower Showdown...
"Just stick to the principles and figure out ways to score goals. We need to figure out ways to compete together and get our minds right, as we move on and prepare for the Sunflower Showdown."
UP NEXT
K-State will complete the 2024 season on Friday night, as the Wildcats host Kansas in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown at 7 p.m. For tickets, visit kstatesports.com/tickets or call (800) 221-CATS. The match will air on ESPN+.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Arizona (10-5-2, 5-4-1 Big 12) went on top in the second minute. Nicole Dallin punched in an attempt from seven yards. This was the earliest goal allowed by K-State this season.
- K-State (3-11-3, 0-8-2 Big 12) squared the match in the ninth minute. Junior Sophie Harlan carried possession from just beyond midfield. Just before reaching the top of the 18-yard box, she found sophomore Jo Sees open on the left wing. Sees took a pair of dribbles before rocketing a shot near the left post to tie the match at one.
- This was Sees' second goal of the season and the fifth of her career.
- Harlan collected her second assist of the season and the third of her career.
- Arizona went back on top with a goal in the 18th minute. A cross from Gianna Christiansen found the head of Megan Chelf at the top of the six-yard box. Chelf redirected the orb into the top of the net for the 2-1 lead.
- Arizona went in front 3-1 in the 31st minute on a penalty kick goal from Christiansen, the reigning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week.
- The homestanding Wildcats tallied their fourth goal in the 54th minute. Narissa Fults tapped in from the K-State goal line after a cross from Ella Weathersby.
- Arizona outshot K-State, 19-5, including a 9-3 edge in shots on goal.
QUICK FACTS
- This was the first meeting in the series between K-State and Arizona.
- The five goals allowed by K-State on Sunday were the second-most allowed in a Big 12 match and the most since October 9, 2020, when the Wildcats allowed seven at Texas.
- K-State has 17 goals on the season, which is the third-most in a season in program history.
- Sees' goal was the 16th assisted goal this season by the Wildcats.
- K-State's 18 assists this season rank third in school history for a single-season.
PLAYER NOTES
- Sees has scored five goals in her career, which ranks tied for sixth in school history for career goals. Among active Wildcats, Sees is the active career leader.
- Sees owns 13 points in her career, which is tied for eighth in program history (Caylee Thornhill, 2019-22; Riley Baker, 2021-present). She is tied with Baker as the active career leaders for career points.
- Harlan has dished out three assists in her career. Harlan is tied for 12th in program history for career assists. Harlan is the eighth Wildcat on the current roster with three or more career assists.
- With her start in frame, junior goalkeeper Murphy Sheaff remains in second place in program history for career starts in goal with 35. Sheaff is second in program history for career matches in goal with 35.
- Sheaff has played 3,120 minutes in frame in her K-State career and is second in K-State history for career minutes in goal (Alaina Werremeyer, 2020-22; 3,794).
- Sheaff made four saves on Sunday. She has tallied 95 this season and ranks second in school history for saves in a season.
- Junior defender Jazmin Brown has started 52 career matches in her career. She is sixth in program history for career starts.
- Brown played 46 minutes on Sunday. With the effort, Brown boosted her career minutes played total to 4,452 and moves into fifth in program history for career minutes played.
- Senior Adah Anderson played in her 72nd career match, which is second in school history for career matches played, trailing only Brookelynn Entz (2017-21; 82).
- Senior Riley Baker played in her 62nd career match on Sunday. She is tied for 10th in school history for career matches played (Maddie Souder, 2017-20).
FROM THE HEAD COACH
K-State Head Coach Mike Dibbini
On using the full complement of players today...
"Things didn't go well from the beginning. We just ended up having to try some players from a depth perspective, and then also try a different formation to give us some chances. We just couldn't execute the game plan today."
On trying to settle into the match after tying the score...
"They just kept coming at us offensively. They had our number. And we just couldn't do the job from a defensive perspective today. It's hard when you dig yourself a hole."
On this week of practice leading into the Sunflower Showdown...
"Just stick to the principles and figure out ways to score goals. We need to figure out ways to compete together and get our minds right, as we move on and prepare for the Sunflower Showdown."
UP NEXT
K-State will complete the 2024 season on Friday night, as the Wildcats host Kansas in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown at 7 p.m. For tickets, visit kstatesports.com/tickets or call (800) 221-CATS. The match will air on ESPN+.
How to follow the Cats: For complete information on K-State Soccer, visit www.kstatesports.com and follow the team's social media channels on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram.
.png&width=84&height=84&quality=100&type=webp)
Team Stats
KSU
ARIZ
Goals
1
5
Shots
5
19
Shots on Goal
3
9
Saves
4
2
Corners
3
7
Fouls
8
7
Scoring Plays
Nicole Dallin (8)
Assisted By: Gianna Christiansen
GOAL by ARIZ Dallin, Nicole Assist by Christiansen, Gianna.
01:49
Jo Sees (2)
Assisted By: Sophie Harlan
GOAL by KSU Sees, Jo Assist by Harlan, Sophie.
08:56
Megan Chelf (2)
Assisted By: Gianna Christiansen , Nicole Dallin
GOAL by ARIZ Chelf, Megan Assist by Christiansen, Gianna and Dallin, Nicole.
17:16
Gianna Christiansen (7)
ARIZ Gianna Christiansen PENALTY KICK GOAL.
30:05
Narissa Fults (2)
Assisted By: Ella Weathersby , Nicole Dallin
GOAL by ARIZ Fults, Narissa Assist by Weathersby, Ella and Dallin, Nicole.
53:12
Maia Brown (1)
Assisted By: Kennedy Fletcher , Zoe Mendiola
GOAL by ARIZ Brown, Maia Assist by Fletcher, Kennedy and Mendiola, Zoe.
63:55
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
M
/ Soccer
F
/ Soccer
D
/ SoccerF/M
/ Soccer
GK
/ SoccerK-State SOC | Big 12 Hype
Wednesday, September 17
K-State Soccer Postgame Highlights vs Portland State
Friday, September 12
K-State Soccer | Postgame Highlights vs Oral Roberts
Friday, September 12
K-State Soccer | Postgame Highlights vs Colorado College
Friday, September 12