Thursday, September 24
Manhattan, Kan.
6:30 p.m.
Kansas State University
vs
Arizona
K-State Hosts Arizona, Arizona State This Weekend
Sep 22, 2026 | Soccer
GAME #10
Arizona (3-4-2, 0-0-1 Big 12) at K-State (5-1-3, 0-1-0 Big 12)
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026ย |ย 6:30 p.m. | Buser Family Parkย |ย Manhattan, Kan.
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TELEVISION
ESPN+
Play-by-Play: Brian Smoller
Analyst: Oscar Montenegro
Sideline: Riley Schalk
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LIVE STATS
www.kstatesports.com
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SERIES HISTORY vs. Arizona
0-1-0
โข Arizona leads the series, 1-0-0
โข Head coach Colleen Corbin vs. Arizona: First meeting
โข Current streak: Arizona won one
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GAME #11
Arizona State (6-1-3, 2-0-0 Big 12) at K-State (5-2-3, 0-1-0 Big 12)
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026ย |ย 12 p.m. | Buser Family Parkย |ย Manhattan, Kan.
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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. Arizona State
0-1-0
โข Arizona State leads the series, 1-0-0
โข Head coach Colleen Corbin vs. Arizona State: First meeting
โข Current streak: Arizona State won one
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MANHATTAN, Kan. โ K-State (5-1-3, 0-1-0 Big 12) ends its three-match home stand this weekend, as the Wildcats host Arizona (3-4-2, 0-0-1)ย on Thursday at 6:30 p.m., and end the weekend by hosting Arizona State (6-1-2, 1-0-0) on Sunday at 12 p.m.
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โข Both matches can be seen on ESPN+, as Brian Smoller (play-by-play), Oscar Montenegro (analyst) and Addison Lowe and Riley Schalk (sideline) will have the call.
โข Thursday's match is BBQ night at Buser. The first 70 fans to arrive will receive a free K-State pint glass. Sunday is Two Events in One Day, as fans can purchase a $16 ticket package for admission to both soccer and volleyball. Sunday is also Fort Riley Day.
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Last Time Out
โข K-State opened its 2026 Big 12 schedule with a 3-0 loss to Houston on Sept. 18. The loss was K-State's first this season.
โข When combined with the final game of 2025 in which K-State earned a draw against Iowa State, the Wildcats saw its unbeaten streak ended at a program record nine straight matches (5-0-4).
โข For the third time this season, K-State had a goal taken off the scoreboard by a Video Assistant Review (VAR). A Houston challenge following a first half tying goal by Langley Mayers sent the referee to the monitor. After the review, the goal was overturned.
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At a Glance: Arizona
โข Arizona (3-4-2, 0-0-1 Big 12) secured a 1-1 draw against No. 23 BYU in its league opener last week.
โข The Wildcats are led by fifth year head coach Becca Moros. During her time in Tucson, Moros owns a mark of 40-49-13.
โข On the field, Arizona is paced by Jessica Bedolla, Kyleigh Johnson and Lainey Swanson with five points each.
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At a Glance: Arizona State
โข Arizona State (6-1-2, 1-0-0 Big 12) has won two straight by a combined score of 11-1, including a 3-1 win over Utah.
โข The Sun Devils are led by 10th year head coach Graham Winkworth. During his time in Tempe, Winkworth owns a mark of 83-70-27.
โข On the field, Arizona State is paced by Kierra Blundell with 12 points (5 goals, two assists).
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Purple Pitch
โข K-State has played 87 home matches in its 184-game history, but have felt more comfortable at Buser Family Park.
โข The Wildcats are 28-49-10 (.379) 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.
โข K-State set the school record for home wins and home field winning percentage in 2025 (4-3-1; .563).
โข In the 87 home matches, the Wildcats have been outscored by its opponents, 112-94 (-18).
โข Overall in matches played within the Sunflower State, Kansas State owns a record of 30-51-11 (.386).
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Cats Filling up The Net
โข K-State has gotten off to a fast start in 2026 after setting the school record for goals in a season during the 2025 season.
โข The Wildcats have opened the 2026 season with 18 goals (2.00 gpg) in its first nine matches. The Cats have six matches with two or more goals scored. K-State is sixth in the Big 12 for total goals. The Wildcats are fifth in the league and ranks 38th in the nation in goal differential (+9).
โข The school record to reach 20 goals in a season was the 15th match of the 2025 season.
โข 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.
โข In Big 12 action, K-State scored 10 goals which tied the school record for goals in a league season.
โข 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.
โข In program history, the Wildcats have seen 52 players register at least one career goal and the overall goal total stands at 178.
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Arizona (3-4-2, 0-0-1 Big 12) at K-State (5-1-3, 0-1-0 Big 12)
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026ย |ย 6:30 p.m. | Buser Family Parkย |ย Manhattan, Kan.
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TELEVISION
ESPN+
Play-by-Play: Brian Smoller
Analyst: Oscar Montenegro
Sideline: Riley Schalk
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LIVE STATS
www.kstatesports.com
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SERIES HISTORY vs. Arizona
0-1-0
โข Arizona leads the series, 1-0-0
โข Head coach Colleen Corbin vs. Arizona: First meeting
โข Current streak: Arizona won one
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GAME #11
Arizona State (6-1-3, 2-0-0 Big 12) at K-State (5-2-3, 0-1-0 Big 12)
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026ย |ย 12 p.m. | Buser Family Parkย |ย Manhattan, Kan.
ย
TELEVISION
ESPN+
Play-by-Play: Brian Smoller
Analyst: Oscar Montenegro
Sideline: Addison Lowe
ย
LIVE STATS
www.kstatesports.com
ย
SERIES HISTORY vs. Arizona State
0-1-0
โข Arizona State leads the series, 1-0-0
โข Head coach Colleen Corbin vs. Arizona State: First meeting
โข Current streak: Arizona State won one
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MANHATTAN, Kan. โ K-State (5-1-3, 0-1-0 Big 12) ends its three-match home stand this weekend, as the Wildcats host Arizona (3-4-2, 0-0-1)ย on Thursday at 6:30 p.m., and end the weekend by hosting Arizona State (6-1-2, 1-0-0) on Sunday at 12 p.m.
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โข Both matches can be seen on ESPN+, as Brian Smoller (play-by-play), Oscar Montenegro (analyst) and Addison Lowe and Riley Schalk (sideline) will have the call.
โข Thursday's match is BBQ night at Buser. The first 70 fans to arrive will receive a free K-State pint glass. Sunday is Two Events in One Day, as fans can purchase a $16 ticket package for admission to both soccer and volleyball. Sunday is also Fort Riley Day.
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Last Time Out
โข K-State opened its 2026 Big 12 schedule with a 3-0 loss to Houston on Sept. 18. The loss was K-State's first this season.
โข When combined with the final game of 2025 in which K-State earned a draw against Iowa State, the Wildcats saw its unbeaten streak ended at a program record nine straight matches (5-0-4).
โข For the third time this season, K-State had a goal taken off the scoreboard by a Video Assistant Review (VAR). A Houston challenge following a first half tying goal by Langley Mayers sent the referee to the monitor. After the review, the goal was overturned.
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At a Glance: Arizona
โข Arizona (3-4-2, 0-0-1 Big 12) secured a 1-1 draw against No. 23 BYU in its league opener last week.
โข The Wildcats are led by fifth year head coach Becca Moros. During her time in Tucson, Moros owns a mark of 40-49-13.
โข On the field, Arizona is paced by Jessica Bedolla, Kyleigh Johnson and Lainey Swanson with five points each.
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At a Glance: Arizona State
โข Arizona State (6-1-2, 1-0-0 Big 12) has won two straight by a combined score of 11-1, including a 3-1 win over Utah.
โข The Sun Devils are led by 10th year head coach Graham Winkworth. During his time in Tempe, Winkworth owns a mark of 83-70-27.
โข On the field, Arizona State is paced by Kierra Blundell with 12 points (5 goals, two assists).
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Purple Pitch
โข K-State has played 87 home matches in its 184-game history, but have felt more comfortable at Buser Family Park.
โข The Wildcats are 28-49-10 (.379) 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.
โข K-State set the school record for home wins and home field winning percentage in 2025 (4-3-1; .563).
โข In the 87 home matches, the Wildcats have been outscored by its opponents, 112-94 (-18).
โข Overall in matches played within the Sunflower State, Kansas State owns a record of 30-51-11 (.386).
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Cats Filling up The Net
โข K-State has gotten off to a fast start in 2026 after setting the school record for goals in a season during the 2025 season.
โข The Wildcats have opened the 2026 season with 18 goals (2.00 gpg) in its first nine matches. The Cats have six matches with two or more goals scored. K-State is sixth in the Big 12 for total goals. The Wildcats are fifth in the league and ranks 38th in the nation in goal differential (+9).
โข The school record to reach 20 goals in a season was the 15th match of the 2025 season.
โข 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.
โข In Big 12 action, K-State scored 10 goals which tied the school record for goals in a league season.
โข 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.
โข In program history, the Wildcats have seen 52 players register at least one career goal and the overall goal total stands at 178.
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