Thursday, October 8
Manhattan, Kan.
6:30 p.m.
Kansas State University
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K-State Hosts KU in Dillons Sunflower Showdown, Visits (7) Baylor
Oct 06, 2026 | Soccer
GAME #13
Kansas (8-3-1, 2-1-1 Big 12) at K-State (5-3-4, 0-3-1 Big 12)
October 8, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. | Manhattan, Kan. | Buser Family Park
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TELEVISION
ESPN+
Play-by-Play: Brian Smoller
Analyst: Oscar Montenegro
Sideline: Addison Lowe
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LIVE STATS
www.kstatesports.com
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SERIES HISTORY vs. Kansas
2-6-2
• Kansas leads, 6-2-2
• Head coach Colleen Corbin vs. Kansas: 0-1-0
• Current streak: Kansas won three
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GAME #14
K-State (5-3-4, 0-3-1 Big 12) at (7) BAYLOR (10-1-1, 3-0-1 Big 12)
October 11, 2026 | 12 p.m. | Waco, Texas | Betty Lou Mays Soccer Field
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TELEVISION
ESPN+
Play-by-Play: Lincoln Rose
Analyst: Kit McConnico
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LIVE STATS
www.kstatesports.com
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SERIES HISTORY vs. Baylor
1-6-1
• Baylor leads, 6-1-1
• Head coach Colleen Corbin vs. Baylor: 0-1-0
• Current streak: Baylor won two
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MANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State (5-3-4, 0-3-1 Big 12) will split the weekend in two locations, as the Wildcats will host Kansas (8-3-1, 2-1-1) in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. K-State will then travel to Waco, Texas, to face (7) Baylor (10-1-1, 3-0-1) on Sunday at 12 p.m.
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• Thursday's match is a White Out, as fans are encouraged to wear their best white K-State gear. The first 500 fans will receive a free jersey keychain. For tickets, visit kstatesports.com/tickets or call (800) 221-CATS.
• Both matches can be seen on ESPN+, with Thursday's match called by Brian Smoller (play-by-play), Oscar Montenegro (analyst) and Addison Lowe (analyst). Sunday's match will have Lincoln Rose and Kit McConnico on the call.
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Last Time Out
• K-State opened the month of October with the first of four road matches in the month, as the Wildcats dropped a 2-1 decision at BYU last Friday.
• The loss ended a program-best road unbeaten streak at four matches (2-0-2).
• The Wildcats went in front in the 43rd minute, as junior forward Adelle Francis headed in a cross from freshman defender Lauren Moylan. This was Francis' first goal as a Wildcat and the third of her collegiate career.
• The Cougars equalized in the 53rd minute and took the lead in the 61st minute following a penalty kick awarded following a Video Assisted Review (VAR) on a handball in the K-State 18-yard box.
• K-State junior goalkeeper Maddie Sibbing made a career-high nine saves.
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At a Glance: Kansas
• Kansas (8-3-1, 2-1-1 Big 12) fell in its last match, 3-1, at Baylor on Oct. 2. The Jayhawks are 34th in the nation in this week's NCAA RPI.
• The Jayhawks are led by head coach Nate Lie, who is in his third season at the helm in Lawrence. During his time at KU, Lie owns a mark of 37-15-8.
• On the field, Kansas is led by Jillian Gregorski and Caroline Castans. Gregorski has 14 points (seven goals) and Castans has pocketed 12 points (five goals and two assists).
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At a Glance: Baylor
• Baylor (10-1-1, 3-0-1 Big 12) has won three straight including a 3-1 win over Kansas last Friday. The Bears are sixth in the nation in this week's the NCAA RPI.
• The Bears are led by head coach Michelle Lenard, who is in her fifth season at the helm in Waco. During her time at Baylor, Lenard owns a mark of 45-32-15.
• On the field, Baylor is led by Aryanna Jimison and Lauren Omholt. Jimison owns 15 points (six goals and three assists) and Omholt has recorded 12 points (five goals and two assists).
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Purple Pitch
• K-State has played 89 home matches in its 187-game history, but have felt more comfortable at Buser Family Park.
• The Wildcats are 28-50-11 (.376) at home, including a school record four-match home field winning streak and a five-match unbeaten streak which spanned the end of the 2016 home schedule and the start of the 2017 home slate.
• K-State set the school record for home wins and home field winning percentage in 2025 (4-3-1; .563).
• In the 89 home matches, the Wildcats have been outscored by its opponents, 115-95 (-20).
• Overall in matches played within the Sunflower State, Kansas State owns a record of 30-52-12 (.383).
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Road Mostly Traveled
• Since the start of the program in 2016, K-State has played 91 matches away from Manhattan.
• Overall, the Wildcats are 20-56-19 (.311) in road matches in their history. During the Colleen Corbin era, K-State is 5-4-6 (.533) away from Manhattan.
• In the 2025 season, K-State is 3-3-4 (.500) in road matches this season. This was the first season in program history the Wildcats ended its road schedule with a .500 or better record.
• K-State has tallied a program-best three road wins in four different seasons (2017, 2021, 2022, 2025).
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K-State vs. Ranked Foes
• Kansas State has played 27 matches in its brief history against United Soccer Coaches ranked opponents.
• The Wildcats are 0-25-3 (.054) against ranked opponents, including a 0-11-1 (.042) 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 12 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; 5, Texas Tech, Oct. 26, 2025).
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Cats Filling up The Net
• K-State has reached the midway point of the 2026 season with a strong goal scoring performance after setting the school record for goals in a season during the 2025 season.
• The Wildcats have 20 goals (1.67 gpg) in 12 matches in the 2026 season. The Cats have six matches with two or more goals scored. K-State is seventh in the Big 12 for total goals. The Wildcats are ninth in the league for goal differential (+6).
• K-State's 20 goals this season ranks tied for second in program history for a single season. The Wildcats set a new school record to register 20 goals in a season in program history (12 matches).
• In the 2025 season, the Wildcats registered 23 goals, which was a school record 1.28 per match. This was the second season in program history with 20 or more goals scored.
• In Big 12 action, K-State scored 10 goals which tied the school record for goals in a league season.
• K-State scored mutiple goals in a match nine times last season, setting the single season school record for matches with two or more goals scored.
• In program history, the Wildcats have seen 53 players register at least one career goal and the overall goal total stands at 181.
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Moylan Making Moves
• Freshman defender Lauren Moylan has made an impact with the Wildcats early in her collegiate career, including a soccer rarity.
• The product of Jenison, Michigan, has notched two goals and two assists on 10 shots with three on goal. She ranks tied for fourth in program history for goals in a freshman season, tied for third in school history for assists in a freshman season and tied for fifth for points in a freshman season (6).
• Moylan became the fourth freshman in program history to score in a season-opener, scoring from outside the 18 against Seattle.
• At Colorado College on Sept. 13, Moylan scored an Olimpico, directly on a corner kick. She is the second Wildcat to achieve this feat, joining Katie Cramer from the program's first goal in its debut match on Aug. 19, 2016.
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Kansas (8-3-1, 2-1-1 Big 12) at K-State (5-3-4, 0-3-1 Big 12)
October 8, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. | Manhattan, Kan. | Buser Family Park
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TELEVISION
ESPN+
Play-by-Play: Brian Smoller
Analyst: Oscar Montenegro
Sideline: Addison Lowe
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LIVE STATS
www.kstatesports.com
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SERIES HISTORY vs. Kansas
2-6-2
• Kansas leads, 6-2-2
• Head coach Colleen Corbin vs. Kansas: 0-1-0
• Current streak: Kansas won three
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GAME #14
K-State (5-3-4, 0-3-1 Big 12) at (7) BAYLOR (10-1-1, 3-0-1 Big 12)
October 11, 2026 | 12 p.m. | Waco, Texas | Betty Lou Mays Soccer Field
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TELEVISION
ESPN+
Play-by-Play: Lincoln Rose
Analyst: Kit McConnico
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LIVE STATS
www.kstatesports.com
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SERIES HISTORY vs. Baylor
1-6-1
• Baylor leads, 6-1-1
• Head coach Colleen Corbin vs. Baylor: 0-1-0
• Current streak: Baylor won two
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MANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State (5-3-4, 0-3-1 Big 12) will split the weekend in two locations, as the Wildcats will host Kansas (8-3-1, 2-1-1) in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. K-State will then travel to Waco, Texas, to face (7) Baylor (10-1-1, 3-0-1) on Sunday at 12 p.m.
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• Thursday's match is a White Out, as fans are encouraged to wear their best white K-State gear. The first 500 fans will receive a free jersey keychain. For tickets, visit kstatesports.com/tickets or call (800) 221-CATS.
• Both matches can be seen on ESPN+, with Thursday's match called by Brian Smoller (play-by-play), Oscar Montenegro (analyst) and Addison Lowe (analyst). Sunday's match will have Lincoln Rose and Kit McConnico on the call.
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Last Time Out
• K-State opened the month of October with the first of four road matches in the month, as the Wildcats dropped a 2-1 decision at BYU last Friday.
• The loss ended a program-best road unbeaten streak at four matches (2-0-2).
• The Wildcats went in front in the 43rd minute, as junior forward Adelle Francis headed in a cross from freshman defender Lauren Moylan. This was Francis' first goal as a Wildcat and the third of her collegiate career.
• The Cougars equalized in the 53rd minute and took the lead in the 61st minute following a penalty kick awarded following a Video Assisted Review (VAR) on a handball in the K-State 18-yard box.
• K-State junior goalkeeper Maddie Sibbing made a career-high nine saves.
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At a Glance: Kansas
• Kansas (8-3-1, 2-1-1 Big 12) fell in its last match, 3-1, at Baylor on Oct. 2. The Jayhawks are 34th in the nation in this week's NCAA RPI.
• The Jayhawks are led by head coach Nate Lie, who is in his third season at the helm in Lawrence. During his time at KU, Lie owns a mark of 37-15-8.
• On the field, Kansas is led by Jillian Gregorski and Caroline Castans. Gregorski has 14 points (seven goals) and Castans has pocketed 12 points (five goals and two assists).
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At a Glance: Baylor
• Baylor (10-1-1, 3-0-1 Big 12) has won three straight including a 3-1 win over Kansas last Friday. The Bears are sixth in the nation in this week's the NCAA RPI.
• The Bears are led by head coach Michelle Lenard, who is in her fifth season at the helm in Waco. During her time at Baylor, Lenard owns a mark of 45-32-15.
• On the field, Baylor is led by Aryanna Jimison and Lauren Omholt. Jimison owns 15 points (six goals and three assists) and Omholt has recorded 12 points (five goals and two assists).
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Purple Pitch
• K-State has played 89 home matches in its 187-game history, but have felt more comfortable at Buser Family Park.
• The Wildcats are 28-50-11 (.376) at home, including a school record four-match home field winning streak and a five-match unbeaten streak which spanned the end of the 2016 home schedule and the start of the 2017 home slate.
• K-State set the school record for home wins and home field winning percentage in 2025 (4-3-1; .563).
• In the 89 home matches, the Wildcats have been outscored by its opponents, 115-95 (-20).
• Overall in matches played within the Sunflower State, Kansas State owns a record of 30-52-12 (.383).
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Road Mostly Traveled
• Since the start of the program in 2016, K-State has played 91 matches away from Manhattan.
• Overall, the Wildcats are 20-56-19 (.311) in road matches in their history. During the Colleen Corbin era, K-State is 5-4-6 (.533) away from Manhattan.
• In the 2025 season, K-State is 3-3-4 (.500) in road matches this season. This was the first season in program history the Wildcats ended its road schedule with a .500 or better record.
• K-State has tallied a program-best three road wins in four different seasons (2017, 2021, 2022, 2025).
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K-State vs. Ranked Foes
• Kansas State has played 27 matches in its brief history against United Soccer Coaches ranked opponents.
• The Wildcats are 0-25-3 (.054) against ranked opponents, including a 0-11-1 (.042) 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 12 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; 5, Texas Tech, Oct. 26, 2025).
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Cats Filling up The Net
• K-State has reached the midway point of the 2026 season with a strong goal scoring performance after setting the school record for goals in a season during the 2025 season.
• The Wildcats have 20 goals (1.67 gpg) in 12 matches in the 2026 season. The Cats have six matches with two or more goals scored. K-State is seventh in the Big 12 for total goals. The Wildcats are ninth in the league for goal differential (+6).
• K-State's 20 goals this season ranks tied for second in program history for a single season. The Wildcats set a new school record to register 20 goals in a season in program history (12 matches).
• In the 2025 season, the Wildcats registered 23 goals, which was a school record 1.28 per match. This was the second season in program history with 20 or more goals scored.
• In Big 12 action, K-State scored 10 goals which tied the school record for goals in a league season.
• K-State scored mutiple goals in a match nine times last season, setting the single season school record for matches with two or more goals scored.
• In program history, the Wildcats have seen 53 players register at least one career goal and the overall goal total stands at 181.
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Moylan Making Moves
• Freshman defender Lauren Moylan has made an impact with the Wildcats early in her collegiate career, including a soccer rarity.
• The product of Jenison, Michigan, has notched two goals and two assists on 10 shots with three on goal. She ranks tied for fourth in program history for goals in a freshman season, tied for third in school history for assists in a freshman season and tied for fifth for points in a freshman season (6).
• Moylan became the fourth freshman in program history to score in a season-opener, scoring from outside the 18 against Seattle.
• At Colorado College on Sept. 13, Moylan scored an Olimpico, directly on a corner kick. She is the second Wildcat to achieve this feat, joining Katie Cramer from the program's first goal in its debut match on Aug. 19, 2016.
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