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Pair of Late Goals Fell K-State on Sunday
Sep 08, 2024 | Soccer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – In its final preparation for Big 12 play, K-State squared off with seventh-ranked Memphis on Sunday morning at Billy J. Murphy Soccer Complex. After a evenly contested first half, the Tigers needed a pair of late goals to hold back the Wildcats, 2-0.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- For the second straight season, K-State (3-3-1) kept a ranked Memphis (5-0-0) squad off the scoreboard in the opening half. The Tigers held a 6-3 edge in shots including a 5-2 advantage in shots on goal in the first 45 minutes.
- The three shots and two on goal by the Wildcats equaled the offensive output from the enture match in the first meeting between the schools in Manhattan last season.
- In the 84th minute, Memphis broke through with the game's first goal. A cross from Anna Hauer found the head of Ashley Henderson just outside the K-State six-yard box. Henderson redirected the orb into the left side of the net.
- In the 88th minute, the Tigers added an insurance goal as Alex Mackay scored from the top of the 18 with a low shot into the lower left corner.
- Memphis ended the morning with an 18-4 advantage in total shots, including an 8-2 edge in shots on goal. Sophomores Ryann Reynolds and Jo Sees each tallied a shot on goal.
- K-State junior goalkeeper Murphy Sheaff made six saves on the afternoon. This was her third match this season and the 11th of her K-State career with five or more saves.
QUICK FACTS
- Memphis leads the series between the teams, 2-0-0.
- The Wildcats are 3-2-0 all-time in matches against American Athletic Conference members.
- The Wildcats are 16-36-8 in matches played in the month of September.
- K-State's shutout streak ended at a season-high 285:48 dating back to the final 22 minutes of its win over Green Bay on Aug. 29.
- At the end of non-conference action, K-State has eight halves of shutout soccer this season.
PLAYER NOTES
- With her start in frame, Sheaff moves into third in program history for career starts in goal with 25. Sheaff is tied for third in program history for career matches in goal with 25.
- Senior Kenzi Gillispie recorded 90 minutes, improving her career total to 5,224 and remaining in third in program history for minutes played.
- Sunday marked Gillispie's 62nd career match played, which is tied for eighth in school history. Gillispie made her 61st career start, which is second in program history (Brookelynn Entz, 2017-21, 77).
- Senior midfielder Adah Anderson played in her 62nd career match, which is tied for eighth in school history.
FROM THE HEAD COACH
K-State Head Coach Mike Dibbini
On dictating the tempo of the first 15 minutes...
"They realized it was one of those matches that if you don't bring the non- negotiables they would be in for a long game. They got out with some high energy. They wanted to compete, and they gave all the effort they needed to give to compete with them for, basically, 85 minutes. We did a really good job today of competing."
On ability to stay in its big shape for its attack...
"I thought defensively, we did a good job, which started our attempt in our big shape. So both sides of the ball, we did well. But as far as our attack, especially in the first we did a really good job of moving the lines up a little bit and making sure our wing backs are getting a little bit higher, so that way, it forces their wing, their outside back to stay and stay home. They threw a curve ball at us and they played in a three-back. We prepped for them in a four-back. We adjusted pretty quick, but I thought we did a good job of creating some chances, and that was a very good team today."
On if he is encouraged by the result heading into Big 12 play...
"Absolutely. I think we showed a lot of character today and resilience and effort and the things that we need to do to get better in preparation for the Big 12. Memphis was fresh. They didn't play on Thursday, and we traveled and played two games this weekend. We showed a lot of progress moving forward."
UP NEXT
K-State begins its 2024 Big 12 schedule on Thursday, September 12, as the Wildcats host Colorado at 7 p.m., at Buser Family Park. For tickets, visit kstatesports.com/tickets or call 800-221-CATS. Thursday's game will be broadcast on ESPN+.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- For the second straight season, K-State (3-3-1) kept a ranked Memphis (5-0-0) squad off the scoreboard in the opening half. The Tigers held a 6-3 edge in shots including a 5-2 advantage in shots on goal in the first 45 minutes.
- The three shots and two on goal by the Wildcats equaled the offensive output from the enture match in the first meeting between the schools in Manhattan last season.
- In the 84th minute, Memphis broke through with the game's first goal. A cross from Anna Hauer found the head of Ashley Henderson just outside the K-State six-yard box. Henderson redirected the orb into the left side of the net.
- In the 88th minute, the Tigers added an insurance goal as Alex Mackay scored from the top of the 18 with a low shot into the lower left corner.
- Memphis ended the morning with an 18-4 advantage in total shots, including an 8-2 edge in shots on goal. Sophomores Ryann Reynolds and Jo Sees each tallied a shot on goal.
- K-State junior goalkeeper Murphy Sheaff made six saves on the afternoon. This was her third match this season and the 11th of her K-State career with five or more saves.
QUICK FACTS
- Memphis leads the series between the teams, 2-0-0.
- The Wildcats are 3-2-0 all-time in matches against American Athletic Conference members.
- The Wildcats are 16-36-8 in matches played in the month of September.
- K-State's shutout streak ended at a season-high 285:48 dating back to the final 22 minutes of its win over Green Bay on Aug. 29.
- At the end of non-conference action, K-State has eight halves of shutout soccer this season.
PLAYER NOTES
- With her start in frame, Sheaff moves into third in program history for career starts in goal with 25. Sheaff is tied for third in program history for career matches in goal with 25.
- Senior Kenzi Gillispie recorded 90 minutes, improving her career total to 5,224 and remaining in third in program history for minutes played.
- Sunday marked Gillispie's 62nd career match played, which is tied for eighth in school history. Gillispie made her 61st career start, which is second in program history (Brookelynn Entz, 2017-21, 77).
- Senior midfielder Adah Anderson played in her 62nd career match, which is tied for eighth in school history.
FROM THE HEAD COACH
K-State Head Coach Mike Dibbini
On dictating the tempo of the first 15 minutes...
"They realized it was one of those matches that if you don't bring the non- negotiables they would be in for a long game. They got out with some high energy. They wanted to compete, and they gave all the effort they needed to give to compete with them for, basically, 85 minutes. We did a really good job today of competing."
On ability to stay in its big shape for its attack...
"I thought defensively, we did a good job, which started our attempt in our big shape. So both sides of the ball, we did well. But as far as our attack, especially in the first we did a really good job of moving the lines up a little bit and making sure our wing backs are getting a little bit higher, so that way, it forces their wing, their outside back to stay and stay home. They threw a curve ball at us and they played in a three-back. We prepped for them in a four-back. We adjusted pretty quick, but I thought we did a good job of creating some chances, and that was a very good team today."
On if he is encouraged by the result heading into Big 12 play...
"Absolutely. I think we showed a lot of character today and resilience and effort and the things that we need to do to get better in preparation for the Big 12. Memphis was fresh. They didn't play on Thursday, and we traveled and played two games this weekend. We showed a lot of progress moving forward."
UP NEXT
K-State begins its 2024 Big 12 schedule on Thursday, September 12, as the Wildcats host Colorado at 7 p.m., at Buser Family Park. For tickets, visit kstatesports.com/tickets or call 800-221-CATS. Thursday's game will be broadcast 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.
Team Stats
KST
MEM
Goals
0
2
Shots
4
18
Shots on Goal
2
8
Saves
6
2
Corners
4
10
Fouls
11
5
Scoring Plays
Ashley Henderson (4)
Assisted By: Anna Hauer , Elise Perron
GOAL by MEM Henderson, Ashley Assist by Hauer, Anna and Perron, Elise.
83:49
Alex Mackay (1)
Assisted By: Elise Perron
GOAL by MEM Mackay, Alex Assist by Perron, Elise.
87:03
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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