Kansas State University Athletics
Thursday, October 16
Manhattan, Kan.
6:30 p.m.
Kansas State University
vs
Cincinnati
K-State Hosts Cincinnati, (24) West Virginia This Weekend
Oct 14, 2025 | Soccer
GAME #14
Cincinnati (3-5-6, 1-3-2 Big 12) at Kansas State (6-4-3, 1-3-2 Big 12)
Thursday, October 16, 2025  |  6:30 p.m. |  Buser Family Park  |  Manhattan, Kan.
TICKETS & PROMOTIONS
Tickets are available at kstatesports.com/tickets, calling (800) 221-CATS or on game day at the Buser Family Park ticket booth.
Beach Night
The first 250 fans will receive a free pair of K-State sunglasses.
Pre-Match Fan Favorites
$1 off hot dogs, nachos, water and soda from gates opening at 5:30 p.m., until the National Anthem.
TELEVISION
ESPN+
Play-by-Play: Brian Smoller
Analyst: Oscar Montenegro
Sideline: Riley Schalk
LIVE STATS
www.kstatesports.com
SERIES HISTORY vs. Cincinnati
0-1-1
• Cincinnati leads the series, 1-0-1
• Head coach Colleen Corbin is facing Cincinnati for the first time in her career.
• Current streak: Cincinnati won one
GAME #15
(24) West Virginia (9-2-2, 4-0-2 Big 12) at Kansas State (6-4-3, 1-3-2 Big 12)
Sunday, October 19, 2025  |  1 p.m. |  Buser Family Park  |  Manhattan, Kan.
TICKETS & PROMOTIONS
Tickets are available at kstatesports.com/tickets, calling (800) 221-CATS or on game day at the Buser Family Park ticket booth.
Junior Wildcats Day
Pre-match festivities include a petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, and more.Â
Postmatch autographs with the players
TELEVISION
ESPN+
Play-by-Play: Brian Smoller
Analyst: Oscar Montenegro
Sideline: Addison Lowe
LIVE STATS
www.kstatesports.com
SERIES HISTORY vs. West Virginia
0-7-1
• West Virginia leads the series, 7-0-1
• Head coach Colleen Corbin is facing West Virginia for the first time in her career.
• Current streak: West Virginia won three
MANHATTAN, Kansas - K-State (6-4-3, 1-3-2 Big 12) will spend the weekend at Buser Family Park, as the Wildcats host Cincinnati (3-5-6, 1-3-2) on Thursday night at 6:30 p.m., followed by a visit from 24th-ranked West Virginia (9-2-2, 4-0-2) on Sunday at 1 p.m.
• Both matches can be seen live on ESPN+, as Brian Smoller (play-by-play), Oscar Montenegro (analyst) and Riley Schalk (sideline - Cincinnati)/ Addison Lowe (sideline - West Virginia) will have the call.
Last Time Out
• The Wildcats ended a three-match road trip with a 2-1 comeback win at Oklahoma State on October 10.Â
• With the victory, K-State tied the school record for wins in a season with its sixth. The squad also tied the school record for road wins in a season with its third.
• Trailing 1-0 after a fourth minute goal by the Cowgirls, K-State's Hannah Palmer registered her first career multi-goal match by scoring in the 66th and 72nd minute to complete the comeback.
• Palmer tied the school records for goals in a match and goals in a Big 12 match. She also equaled the school record for points in a Big 12 match (4).
• With the win, sophomore goalkeeper Maddie Sibbing tied the school record for wins in a season.
Cats Score A Litter of Goals
• K-State is on pace to set the school record for goals in a season during the 2025 season.
• The Wildcats own 16 goals this season, which is 1.23 per match. The school records for goals in a season and goals per game in a season is 20 and 1.11 in 2021.
• K-State has scored mutiple goals in a match six times this season, which has tied the school record of six in 2019.
• In program history, the Wildcats have seen 48 players register at least one career goal and the overall goal total stands at 151. The newest goal scorers for K-State are: Rilyn Rintoul (vs. Oral Roberts, 8/14/25), Alix Regier (vs. Oral Roberts, 8/14/25), Mabry Williams (vs. Portland State, 8/17/25) and Gabby DeMers (at UMass Lowell, 8/28/25).
At a Glance: Cincinnati
• Cincinnati (3-5-6, 1-3-2 Big 12) enters Thursday's match following a 0-0 home draw against UCF on Oct. 12.
• The Bearcats are guided on the sideline by third-year head coach Erica Demers. During her time at Cincinnati, Demers owns a record of 13-22-17.
• Offensively, Cincinnati have been led by senior forward Coley Sidloski with two goals and two assists and senior defender Faith Broering with two goals and an assist.
At a Glance: West Virginia
• West Virginia (9-2-2, 4-0-2 Big 12) enters the weekend with a three-match winning streak and has tallied either a win or draw in its last 10 matches.
• The Mountaineers are guided on the sideline by 30th-year head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown. During her time in Morgantown, Izzo-Brown owns a record of 411-147-77.
• Offensively, West Virginia have been led by senior forward Taylor White with eight goals and seven assists and sophomore midfielder Maddie Levy with six goals and three assists.
K-State vs. Ranked Foes
• Kansas State has played 26 matches in its brief history against United Soccer Coaches ranked opponents.Â
• The Wildcats are 0-23-3 (.058) against ranked opponents, including a 0-10-1 (.045) against top-10 opponents. The Cats registered a home draw against ninth-ranked West Virginia on Oct. 7, 2021.
• K-State secured its first road draw at a ranked opponent, registering a 0-0 draw at 18th-ranked Northwestern on Aug. 20, 2023. The road draw snapped a nine-match road losing streak to ranked foes.
• Kansas State has played four ranked opponents in a season twice (2018 and 2019).
• K-State has faced 11 opponents ranked among the top-10 in the United Soccer Coaches poll: (9, West Virginia, Sept. 29, 2017; 9, Texas, Oct. 15, 2017; 9, Santa Clara, Aug. 30, 2018; 7, BYU, Sept. 21, 2019; 6, Kansas, Oct. 2, 2020; 5, TCU, Oct. 25, 2020; 9, West Virginia, Oct. 7, 2021; 9, TCU, Sept. 30, 2022; 7, BYU, Oct. 9, 2023; 7, Memphis, Sept. 8, 2024; 10, TCU, Sept. 25, 2025).
Shot Prevention is Goal Prevention
• K-State has prevented opponent shots on goal this season.Â
• This season, the Wildcats have limited opponents to 4.5 shots on goal per game and a .431 shots on goal percentage while surrendering 12 goals. The Wildcats allowed only three goals in non-conference play, the fewest allowed by K-State in non-conference games in program history.
• Against Portland State on Aug. 17, the Wildcats limited the Vikings to one shot on goal on just three total attempts. The three total shots allowed were the fewest by a K-State foe since Aug. 17, 2023 at Green Bay.
• The lowest shots on goal percentage allowed by K-State is .360 in the 2023 season.
• K-State allowed the fewest shots on goal per game in 2022 of 5.5 per match.
Game in the Palm(er) of Her Hand
• Hannah Palmer has paced the Wildcats' offense this season, as she has tallied five goals, with three of the goals counting as game-winners, and four assists.
• With her stat line this season, Palmer has established career season-highs for goals, assists and points. She owns the school records for game-winning goals in a sophomore season, goals in a sophomore season, tied the school record for game-winning goals in a season, tied school record for assists and points in a sophomore season. Her 14 points this season ranks second in program history for a single season.
• On Oct. 10 at Oklahoma State, Palmer tallied her first career multi-goal match as she tallied two goals and a career-high for points (4).
• At UMass Lowell on Aug. 28, Palmer tied the school record for consecutive matches with a point as she carded her first career three-point night with a goal and an assist.
• In her career, Palmer owns six goals, four assists and 16 points. She owns a career shots on goal percentage of .487 (19-of-39).She ranks sixth in school history for career goals, sixth for career points and tied for 10th for career assists.
Marshall Plan
• Allison Marshall has registered career season-highs in 2025.
• The sophomore forward from Omaha, Nebraska, has registered a career-high three goals and an assist this season, including an indirect kick goal at UMass Lowell on Aug. 28 and her first career penalty kick attempt and goal against Colorado College on Sept. 11. She has also notched a career season-high 22 shots with 13 on goal.
• In her career, Marshall owns five goals and three assists for 13 points. She owns a career shots on goal percentage of .581 (18-of-31). She is tied for seventh in program history for career goals scored and is tied for fourth in school history for career game-winning goals (2). She was the eighth player in school history with five or more goals scored in a career.
Happy Return For Woodward
• Jayce Woodward has made a successful return to the pitch following a 2024 season derailed by a season-ending knee injury suffered at Portland State on Aug. 22, 2024.
• Woodward has played in a career-high seven matches this season and dished out her first career assist at Kansas on October 2.
• In her 10 matches with K-State, Woodward has a goal and an assist with 16 total shots with six on goal.
Sibbing in Frame
• Maddie Sibbing has put her stamp on the 2025 season and has etched her name in the program record book.
• The two-time Big 12 Goalkeeper of the Week, Sibbing did not surrender a goal in the first five matches of her time with K-State and set the school record for consecutive shutout minutes (504:07).
• Sibbing was the first Wildcat keeper to register four straight shutout wins and the first to card five shutouts in her first five games in goal with the Wildcats.
• She has tallied seven shutouts this season to collect the school record for shutouts in a season.
• For the season, Sibbing is 6-4-3 with a 0.92 goals against average, a .782 save percentage and a career-high seven shutouts. Her six wins are a new career-high.
• She has tied the school record for wins in a season (6) and owns the school records for shutouts in a sophomore season and wins in a sophomore season.
• In her collegiate career, Sibbing owns a career record of 9-10-4 with eight shutouts.
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Cincinnati (3-5-6, 1-3-2 Big 12) at Kansas State (6-4-3, 1-3-2 Big 12)
Thursday, October 16, 2025  |  6:30 p.m. |  Buser Family Park  |  Manhattan, Kan.
TICKETS & PROMOTIONS
Tickets are available at kstatesports.com/tickets, calling (800) 221-CATS or on game day at the Buser Family Park ticket booth.
Beach Night
The first 250 fans will receive a free pair of K-State sunglasses.
Pre-Match Fan Favorites
$1 off hot dogs, nachos, water and soda from gates opening at 5:30 p.m., until the National Anthem.
TELEVISION
ESPN+
Play-by-Play: Brian Smoller
Analyst: Oscar Montenegro
Sideline: Riley Schalk
LIVE STATS
www.kstatesports.com
SERIES HISTORY vs. Cincinnati
0-1-1
• Cincinnati leads the series, 1-0-1
• Head coach Colleen Corbin is facing Cincinnati for the first time in her career.
• Current streak: Cincinnati won one
GAME #15
(24) West Virginia (9-2-2, 4-0-2 Big 12) at Kansas State (6-4-3, 1-3-2 Big 12)
Sunday, October 19, 2025  |  1 p.m. |  Buser Family Park  |  Manhattan, Kan.
TICKETS & PROMOTIONS
Tickets are available at kstatesports.com/tickets, calling (800) 221-CATS or on game day at the Buser Family Park ticket booth.
Junior Wildcats Day
Pre-match festivities include a petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, and more.Â
Postmatch autographs with the players
TELEVISION
ESPN+
Play-by-Play: Brian Smoller
Analyst: Oscar Montenegro
Sideline: Addison Lowe
LIVE STATS
www.kstatesports.com
SERIES HISTORY vs. West Virginia
0-7-1
• West Virginia leads the series, 7-0-1
• Head coach Colleen Corbin is facing West Virginia for the first time in her career.
• Current streak: West Virginia won three
MANHATTAN, Kansas - K-State (6-4-3, 1-3-2 Big 12) will spend the weekend at Buser Family Park, as the Wildcats host Cincinnati (3-5-6, 1-3-2) on Thursday night at 6:30 p.m., followed by a visit from 24th-ranked West Virginia (9-2-2, 4-0-2) on Sunday at 1 p.m.
• Both matches can be seen live on ESPN+, as Brian Smoller (play-by-play), Oscar Montenegro (analyst) and Riley Schalk (sideline - Cincinnati)/ Addison Lowe (sideline - West Virginia) will have the call.
Last Time Out
• The Wildcats ended a three-match road trip with a 2-1 comeback win at Oklahoma State on October 10.Â
• With the victory, K-State tied the school record for wins in a season with its sixth. The squad also tied the school record for road wins in a season with its third.
• Trailing 1-0 after a fourth minute goal by the Cowgirls, K-State's Hannah Palmer registered her first career multi-goal match by scoring in the 66th and 72nd minute to complete the comeback.
• Palmer tied the school records for goals in a match and goals in a Big 12 match. She also equaled the school record for points in a Big 12 match (4).
• With the win, sophomore goalkeeper Maddie Sibbing tied the school record for wins in a season.
Cats Score A Litter of Goals
• K-State is on pace to set the school record for goals in a season during the 2025 season.
• The Wildcats own 16 goals this season, which is 1.23 per match. The school records for goals in a season and goals per game in a season is 20 and 1.11 in 2021.
• K-State has scored mutiple goals in a match six times this season, which has tied the school record of six in 2019.
• In program history, the Wildcats have seen 48 players register at least one career goal and the overall goal total stands at 151. The newest goal scorers for K-State are: Rilyn Rintoul (vs. Oral Roberts, 8/14/25), Alix Regier (vs. Oral Roberts, 8/14/25), Mabry Williams (vs. Portland State, 8/17/25) and Gabby DeMers (at UMass Lowell, 8/28/25).
At a Glance: Cincinnati
• Cincinnati (3-5-6, 1-3-2 Big 12) enters Thursday's match following a 0-0 home draw against UCF on Oct. 12.
• The Bearcats are guided on the sideline by third-year head coach Erica Demers. During her time at Cincinnati, Demers owns a record of 13-22-17.
• Offensively, Cincinnati have been led by senior forward Coley Sidloski with two goals and two assists and senior defender Faith Broering with two goals and an assist.
At a Glance: West Virginia
• West Virginia (9-2-2, 4-0-2 Big 12) enters the weekend with a three-match winning streak and has tallied either a win or draw in its last 10 matches.
• The Mountaineers are guided on the sideline by 30th-year head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown. During her time in Morgantown, Izzo-Brown owns a record of 411-147-77.
• Offensively, West Virginia have been led by senior forward Taylor White with eight goals and seven assists and sophomore midfielder Maddie Levy with six goals and three assists.
K-State vs. Ranked Foes
• Kansas State has played 26 matches in its brief history against United Soccer Coaches ranked opponents.Â
• The Wildcats are 0-23-3 (.058) against ranked opponents, including a 0-10-1 (.045) against top-10 opponents. The Cats registered a home draw against ninth-ranked West Virginia on Oct. 7, 2021.
• K-State secured its first road draw at a ranked opponent, registering a 0-0 draw at 18th-ranked Northwestern on Aug. 20, 2023. The road draw snapped a nine-match road losing streak to ranked foes.
• Kansas State has played four ranked opponents in a season twice (2018 and 2019).
• K-State has faced 11 opponents ranked among the top-10 in the United Soccer Coaches poll: (9, West Virginia, Sept. 29, 2017; 9, Texas, Oct. 15, 2017; 9, Santa Clara, Aug. 30, 2018; 7, BYU, Sept. 21, 2019; 6, Kansas, Oct. 2, 2020; 5, TCU, Oct. 25, 2020; 9, West Virginia, Oct. 7, 2021; 9, TCU, Sept. 30, 2022; 7, BYU, Oct. 9, 2023; 7, Memphis, Sept. 8, 2024; 10, TCU, Sept. 25, 2025).
Shot Prevention is Goal Prevention
• K-State has prevented opponent shots on goal this season.Â
• This season, the Wildcats have limited opponents to 4.5 shots on goal per game and a .431 shots on goal percentage while surrendering 12 goals. The Wildcats allowed only three goals in non-conference play, the fewest allowed by K-State in non-conference games in program history.
• Against Portland State on Aug. 17, the Wildcats limited the Vikings to one shot on goal on just three total attempts. The three total shots allowed were the fewest by a K-State foe since Aug. 17, 2023 at Green Bay.
• The lowest shots on goal percentage allowed by K-State is .360 in the 2023 season.
• K-State allowed the fewest shots on goal per game in 2022 of 5.5 per match.
Game in the Palm(er) of Her Hand
• Hannah Palmer has paced the Wildcats' offense this season, as she has tallied five goals, with three of the goals counting as game-winners, and four assists.
• With her stat line this season, Palmer has established career season-highs for goals, assists and points. She owns the school records for game-winning goals in a sophomore season, goals in a sophomore season, tied the school record for game-winning goals in a season, tied school record for assists and points in a sophomore season. Her 14 points this season ranks second in program history for a single season.
• On Oct. 10 at Oklahoma State, Palmer tallied her first career multi-goal match as she tallied two goals and a career-high for points (4).
• At UMass Lowell on Aug. 28, Palmer tied the school record for consecutive matches with a point as she carded her first career three-point night with a goal and an assist.
• In her career, Palmer owns six goals, four assists and 16 points. She owns a career shots on goal percentage of .487 (19-of-39).She ranks sixth in school history for career goals, sixth for career points and tied for 10th for career assists.
Marshall Plan
• Allison Marshall has registered career season-highs in 2025.
• The sophomore forward from Omaha, Nebraska, has registered a career-high three goals and an assist this season, including an indirect kick goal at UMass Lowell on Aug. 28 and her first career penalty kick attempt and goal against Colorado College on Sept. 11. She has also notched a career season-high 22 shots with 13 on goal.
• In her career, Marshall owns five goals and three assists for 13 points. She owns a career shots on goal percentage of .581 (18-of-31). She is tied for seventh in program history for career goals scored and is tied for fourth in school history for career game-winning goals (2). She was the eighth player in school history with five or more goals scored in a career.
Happy Return For Woodward
• Jayce Woodward has made a successful return to the pitch following a 2024 season derailed by a season-ending knee injury suffered at Portland State on Aug. 22, 2024.
• Woodward has played in a career-high seven matches this season and dished out her first career assist at Kansas on October 2.
• In her 10 matches with K-State, Woodward has a goal and an assist with 16 total shots with six on goal.
Sibbing in Frame
• Maddie Sibbing has put her stamp on the 2025 season and has etched her name in the program record book.
• The two-time Big 12 Goalkeeper of the Week, Sibbing did not surrender a goal in the first five matches of her time with K-State and set the school record for consecutive shutout minutes (504:07).
• Sibbing was the first Wildcat keeper to register four straight shutout wins and the first to card five shutouts in her first five games in goal with the Wildcats.
• She has tallied seven shutouts this season to collect the school record for shutouts in a season.
• For the season, Sibbing is 6-4-3 with a 0.92 goals against average, a .782 save percentage and a career-high seven shutouts. Her six wins are a new career-high.
• She has tied the school record for wins in a season (6) and owns the school records for shutouts in a sophomore season and wins in a sophomore season.
• In her collegiate career, Sibbing owns a career record of 9-10-4 with eight shutouts.
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