Kansas State University Athletics
Thursday, September 12
Manhattan, Kan.
7 p.m.
Kansas State University
3-4-1, 0-1-0
0
vs
1
(19) Colorado
7-1-0, 1-0-0
1
2
F
Colorado
0
1
1
Kansas St.
0
0
0
Photo by: Austin Van Meter
Photo by: Austin Van Meter
Photo by: Austin Van Meter
Photo by: Austin Van Meter
Photo by: Austin Van Meter
Photo by: Austin Van Meter
Photo by: Austin Van Meter
Photo by: Austin Van Meter
Photo by: Austin Van Meter
Photo by: Avery Reed
Photo by: Avery Reed
Photo by: Avery Reed
Photo by: Avery Reed
Photo by: Austin Van Meter
Photo by: Austin Van Meter
K-State Hangs Tough with (19) Colorado in Big 12 Opener
Sep 12, 2024 | Soccer
MANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State managed to go shot for shot with (19) Colorado in the Big 12 Conference opener on Thursday night at Buser Family Park. The Buffaloes were able to register a successful chance to hold off the upset for a 1-0 win.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Colorado (7-1-0, 1-0-0 Big 12) narrowly edged K-State (3-4-1, 0-0-0 Big 12) in total shots, 23-20. The 20 shots by the Wildcats tied a season-high and were the third-most in a Big 12 match in program history.
- After a scoreless first half, the Buffaloes broke through in the 49th minute. Jace Holley recorded her second goal of the season with a low shot into the left corner.
- K-State junior goalkeeper Murphy Sheaff made a season-high 12 saves on the night. Sheaff tied her career-high for saves and registered the second-most by a Big 12 goalkeeper this season with the effort. Â
- This was Sheaff's fourth match this season and the 12th of her K-State career with five or more saves.
QUICK FACTS
- Thursday was the first meeting in the series between the schools.
- K-State is 22-41-7 in matches played at Buser Family Park.
- The Wildcats are 16-37-8 in matches played in the month of September.
- K-State is 0-21-3 in its history against opponents ranked in the United Soccer Coaches top-25.
- K-State has nine halves of shutout soccer this season.
PLAYER NOTES
- Sophomore Ryann Reynolds led the Wildcats with four shots including two on goal. Reynolds is tied for second in school history for shots on goal in a sophomore season.
- With her start in frame, Sheaff moves into third in program history for career starts in goal with 26. Sheaff is third in program history for career matches in goal with 26.
- Senior Kenzi Gillispie recorded 44 minutes, improving her career total to 5,268 and remaining in third in program history for minutes played.
- Thursday marked Gillispie's 63rd career match played, which is tied for seventh in school history. Gillispie made her 62nd career start, which is second in program history (Brookelynn Entz, 2017-21, 77).
- Senior midfielder Adah Anderson played in her 63rd career match, which is tied for seventh in school history.
FROM THE HEAD COACH
K-State Head Coach Mike Dibbini
On today's effort …
"I thought we had a great performance tonight, and it was going to come down to who was going to execute their chance. And they did. I thought we had, good opportunities. It just didn't bounce our way. But overall performance defensively, I thought we did a really good job. Offensively. We had created some good chances, but we just couldn't execute."
On converting the high shot count into goals…
"Just keep going. We just got to keep going. I think we're creating a lot more chances we ever have. We just got to keep going and stay consistent doing it."
On the consistent effort wave after wave…
"Our depth came in handy today, helping us and allowing us to stay on our front foot, if we continue to do those little things, the depth is going to be critical down the stretch."
UP NEXT
K-State returns to the road for a two-match swing along the Ohio River, as the Wildcats face West Virginia on Thursday, September 19 at 6 p.m., and challenge Cincinnati on Sunday, September 22, at 12 p.m. Both matches will be broadcast on ESPN+.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Colorado (7-1-0, 1-0-0 Big 12) narrowly edged K-State (3-4-1, 0-0-0 Big 12) in total shots, 23-20. The 20 shots by the Wildcats tied a season-high and were the third-most in a Big 12 match in program history.
- After a scoreless first half, the Buffaloes broke through in the 49th minute. Jace Holley recorded her second goal of the season with a low shot into the left corner.
- K-State junior goalkeeper Murphy Sheaff made a season-high 12 saves on the night. Sheaff tied her career-high for saves and registered the second-most by a Big 12 goalkeeper this season with the effort. Â
- This was Sheaff's fourth match this season and the 12th of her K-State career with five or more saves.
QUICK FACTS
- Thursday was the first meeting in the series between the schools.
- K-State is 22-41-7 in matches played at Buser Family Park.
- The Wildcats are 16-37-8 in matches played in the month of September.
- K-State is 0-21-3 in its history against opponents ranked in the United Soccer Coaches top-25.
- K-State has nine halves of shutout soccer this season.
PLAYER NOTES
- Sophomore Ryann Reynolds led the Wildcats with four shots including two on goal. Reynolds is tied for second in school history for shots on goal in a sophomore season.
- With her start in frame, Sheaff moves into third in program history for career starts in goal with 26. Sheaff is third in program history for career matches in goal with 26.
- Senior Kenzi Gillispie recorded 44 minutes, improving her career total to 5,268 and remaining in third in program history for minutes played.
- Thursday marked Gillispie's 63rd career match played, which is tied for seventh in school history. Gillispie made her 62nd career start, which is second in program history (Brookelynn Entz, 2017-21, 77).
- Senior midfielder Adah Anderson played in her 63rd career match, which is tied for seventh in school history.
FROM THE HEAD COACH
K-State Head Coach Mike Dibbini
On today's effort …
"I thought we had a great performance tonight, and it was going to come down to who was going to execute their chance. And they did. I thought we had, good opportunities. It just didn't bounce our way. But overall performance defensively, I thought we did a really good job. Offensively. We had created some good chances, but we just couldn't execute."
On converting the high shot count into goals…
"Just keep going. We just got to keep going. I think we're creating a lot more chances we ever have. We just got to keep going and stay consistent doing it."
On the consistent effort wave after wave…
"Our depth came in handy today, helping us and allowing us to stay on our front foot, if we continue to do those little things, the depth is going to be critical down the stretch."
UP NEXT
K-State returns to the road for a two-match swing along the Ohio River, as the Wildcats face West Virginia on Thursday, September 19 at 6 p.m., and challenge Cincinnati on Sunday, September 22, at 12 p.m. Both matches will be broadcast on ESPN+.
Team Stats
CU
KState
Goals
1
0
Shots
23
20
Shots on Goal
13
5
Saves
5
12
Corners
10
6
Fouls
5
8
Scoring Plays
Jace Holley (2)
Assisted By: Claire Curran
GOAL by CU Holley, Jace Assist by Curran, Claire.
48:17
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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