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K-State Upset Bid Stymied at Fifth-Ranked Texas Tech
Oct 26, 2025 | Soccer
LUBBOCK, Texas – K-State looked for its first top-5 win on Sunday and put itself in position with a second half goal from Allison Marshall, but a pair of late second half goals by fifth-ranked Texas Tech ended the upset bid at John Walker Soccer Complex, as the Red Raiders secured a 3-1 decision.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- In the 55th minute, K-State (7-6-4, 2-5-3 Big 12) squared the match at 1-1. Sophomore defender Emerson DeLuca played a left-footed cross from the left side of the field and into the 18-yard box. Sophomore forward Allison Marshall broke free from her defender and redirected the ball with her head into the frame from eight yards out.Â
- With the goal, the 2025 edition of K-State soccer has set the single-season program record for goals with 21.
- The goal was the fourth of the season for Marshall, which is tied for second on the team this season. Her four goals are tied for sixth in program history for a single season. It was Marshall's first career goal in a Big 12 match.
- Texas Tech (13-2-2, 7-1-2 Big 12) went back on top, 2-1, in the 68th minute, as Taylor Zdrojewski registered her second goal of the afternoon and her 15th of the season. She gathered a tight pass inside the 18-yard box and attempted a low shot from eight yards.
- Texas Tech's Macy Blackburn added an insurance tally in the 72nd minute, as she floated a ball from the right side of the field that nestled just inside the left post.
- The Red Raiders ended the day with a 10-7 edge in total shots including a 6-4 lead in shots on goal. The Wildcats had the advantage in corner kicks, 5-3.
QUICK FACTS
- Texas Tech leads the series, 7-1-0. Head coach Colleen Corbin faced Texas Tech for the first time in her career.
- The Wildcats are 11-61-10 all-time in Big 12 Conference matches.
- Corbin is 29-30-16 in her three career seasons as a head coach, including a 7-6-4 mark at K-State.
- K-State is 18-55-17 in its history in road matches including a 3-3-4 record this season. The 2025 season marks the first time in program history K-State has registered a .500 or better road record. The three road wins this season tied a school record.Â
- The Wildcats are 9-44-6 in its history in matches played in the month of October, including a 2-3-2 mark this season.
- K-State has attempted 99 corner kicks this season, which is a new school record for corner kicks in a season.
- K-State has attempted 245 total shots this season, which ranks third in program history for a season.
- K-State has attempted 107 shots on goal this season, which has tied the school record for shots on goal in a season (107; 2018).
- With Marshall's goal in the second half on Sunday, K-State has registered 15 of its 21 goals this season in the second half.
PLAYER NOTES
- Marshall owns six goals in her career, which is tied for sixth in program history with teammates Andra Mohler and Hannah Palmer.
- With her two points on Sunday, Marshall is tied for seventh in program history with 15 career points. She is the eighth player in school history with 15 or more career points.
- Junior defender Reece Walrod made her 40th consecutive start on Sunday, the longest active streak of any Wildcat. This was her 41st career start.
- Senior midfielder Paige Dickson made her 35th consecutive start on Sunday, the second-longest active streak of any current Wildcat. This was her 46th career start.
- Senior forward Andra Mohler played in her 65th career match on Sunday. She is in sole possession of seventh in program history for career games played.
FROM THE HEAD COACH
K-State Head Coach Colleen Corbin
On the team's play in the opening half…
"Today it felt like we came out a little hesitant, especially defensively, and not on the front foot. We weren't able to keep control of the ball as much as we would have liked and that resulted in us having to run and chase to win the ball back. I think the team was much more intentional about asserting themselves in the second half."
On the two second half Texas Tech goals…
"The two players who scored for Tech in the second half are both very talented and made special plays. Unfortunately, we also collectively, missed some defensive rotations, starting from the front, and left those players isolated in dangerous areas. It felt like we had gained some momentum after we scored and we were playing to win the game, so it was unfortunate to give up those goals and make our climb to come back into the match that much more challenging."
On school record for goals in a season…
"Allison's (Marshall) goal was a great one and I'm so glad that the team came out pushing the tempo to start the second half. The group's collective ability to show offensive prowess and confidence and score goals this season has been really fun to watch and I'm excited that this team has leaned into raising the standard for years to come."
On ending its road schedule with a .500 record for the first time in program history…
"Overall, our team performed incredibly well on the road this season and I look forward to us continuing to grow our 'road warrior' mentality. There are always so many factors that are constantly outside of our control and as a team we will always take pride in showing up as the best version of ourselves, no matter the circumstances. We never wavered in our playing style or mentality, regardless of location, and I am really proud of that."
UP NEXT
K-State ends the road portion of its 2025 Big 12 schedule on Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m., as the Wildcats visit (5) Texas Tech. Sunday's match will stream on ESPN+.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- In the 55th minute, K-State (7-6-4, 2-5-3 Big 12) squared the match at 1-1. Sophomore defender Emerson DeLuca played a left-footed cross from the left side of the field and into the 18-yard box. Sophomore forward Allison Marshall broke free from her defender and redirected the ball with her head into the frame from eight yards out.Â
- With the goal, the 2025 edition of K-State soccer has set the single-season program record for goals with 21.
- The goal was the fourth of the season for Marshall, which is tied for second on the team this season. Her four goals are tied for sixth in program history for a single season. It was Marshall's first career goal in a Big 12 match.
- Texas Tech (13-2-2, 7-1-2 Big 12) went back on top, 2-1, in the 68th minute, as Taylor Zdrojewski registered her second goal of the afternoon and her 15th of the season. She gathered a tight pass inside the 18-yard box and attempted a low shot from eight yards.
- Texas Tech's Macy Blackburn added an insurance tally in the 72nd minute, as she floated a ball from the right side of the field that nestled just inside the left post.
- The Red Raiders ended the day with a 10-7 edge in total shots including a 6-4 lead in shots on goal. The Wildcats had the advantage in corner kicks, 5-3.
QUICK FACTS
- Texas Tech leads the series, 7-1-0. Head coach Colleen Corbin faced Texas Tech for the first time in her career.
- The Wildcats are 11-61-10 all-time in Big 12 Conference matches.
- Corbin is 29-30-16 in her three career seasons as a head coach, including a 7-6-4 mark at K-State.
- K-State is 18-55-17 in its history in road matches including a 3-3-4 record this season. The 2025 season marks the first time in program history K-State has registered a .500 or better road record. The three road wins this season tied a school record.Â
- The Wildcats are 9-44-6 in its history in matches played in the month of October, including a 2-3-2 mark this season.
- K-State has attempted 99 corner kicks this season, which is a new school record for corner kicks in a season.
- K-State has attempted 245 total shots this season, which ranks third in program history for a season.
- K-State has attempted 107 shots on goal this season, which has tied the school record for shots on goal in a season (107; 2018).
- With Marshall's goal in the second half on Sunday, K-State has registered 15 of its 21 goals this season in the second half.
PLAYER NOTES
- Marshall owns six goals in her career, which is tied for sixth in program history with teammates Andra Mohler and Hannah Palmer.
- With her two points on Sunday, Marshall is tied for seventh in program history with 15 career points. She is the eighth player in school history with 15 or more career points.
- Junior defender Reece Walrod made her 40th consecutive start on Sunday, the longest active streak of any Wildcat. This was her 41st career start.
- Senior midfielder Paige Dickson made her 35th consecutive start on Sunday, the second-longest active streak of any current Wildcat. This was her 46th career start.
- Senior forward Andra Mohler played in her 65th career match on Sunday. She is in sole possession of seventh in program history for career games played.
FROM THE HEAD COACH
K-State Head Coach Colleen Corbin
On the team's play in the opening half…
"Today it felt like we came out a little hesitant, especially defensively, and not on the front foot. We weren't able to keep control of the ball as much as we would have liked and that resulted in us having to run and chase to win the ball back. I think the team was much more intentional about asserting themselves in the second half."
On the two second half Texas Tech goals…
"The two players who scored for Tech in the second half are both very talented and made special plays. Unfortunately, we also collectively, missed some defensive rotations, starting from the front, and left those players isolated in dangerous areas. It felt like we had gained some momentum after we scored and we were playing to win the game, so it was unfortunate to give up those goals and make our climb to come back into the match that much more challenging."
On school record for goals in a season…
"Allison's (Marshall) goal was a great one and I'm so glad that the team came out pushing the tempo to start the second half. The group's collective ability to show offensive prowess and confidence and score goals this season has been really fun to watch and I'm excited that this team has leaned into raising the standard for years to come."
On ending its road schedule with a .500 record for the first time in program history…
"Overall, our team performed incredibly well on the road this season and I look forward to us continuing to grow our 'road warrior' mentality. There are always so many factors that are constantly outside of our control and as a team we will always take pride in showing up as the best version of ourselves, no matter the circumstances. We never wavered in our playing style or mentality, regardless of location, and I am really proud of that."
UP NEXT
K-State ends the road portion of its 2025 Big 12 schedule on Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m., as the Wildcats visit (5) Texas Tech. Sunday's match will stream on ESPN+.
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Team Stats
KState
TECH
Goals
1
3
Shots
7
10
Shots on Goal
4
6
Saves
2
3
Corners
5
3
Fouls
7
8
Scoring Plays
Taylor Zdrojewski (15)
Assisted By: Sam Courtwright , Molly Skurcenski
GOAL by TECH Zdrojewski, Taylor Assist by Courtwright, Sam and Skurcenski, Molly.
20:14
Allison Marshall (4)
Assisted By: Emerson DeLuca
GOAL by KState Marshall, Allison Assist by DeLuca, Emerson.
54:44
Taylor Zdrojewski (15)
Assisted By: Raleigh Greason , Alana Harry
GOAL by TECH Zdrojewski, Taylor Assist by Greason, Raleigh and Harry, Alana.
67:12
Macy Blackburn (4)
Assisted By: Sam Courtwright , Taylor Zdrojewski
GOAL by TECH Blackburn, Macy Assist by Courtwright, Sam and Zdrojewski, Taylor.
71:45
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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