fell to the West Virginia Mountaineers 3-2 in a close match on Sunday. The Jayhawks put up a solid fight but ultimately came up short against their Big 12 rivals.
Kansas started the match strong, taking an early lead with a goal from Kathryn Castro in the 18th minute. However, West Virginia quickly responded with a goal of their own just seven minutes later to even the score at 1-1.
The Mountaineers continued to put pressure on the Jayhawks and were able to take the lead with another goal in the 34th minute. Despite their best efforts, Kansas was unable to find the back of the net again in the first half and went into halftime trailing 2-1.
In the second half, Kansas fought hard to equalize the score and were rewarded with a goal from Rylan Childers in the 72nd minute. With the score tied at 2-2, both teams pushed for a game-winning goal in the final minutes.
Unfortunately for Kansas, it was West Virginia who came out on top, scoring the deciding goal in the 86th minute to secure a 3-2 victory. The loss drops the Jayhawks to 3-3-1 on the season, while the Mountaineers improve to 5-1-0.
Despite the defeat, Kansas head coach Mark Francis praised his team’s effort and performance in the match. He highlighted the team’s resilience and fighting spirit, emphasizing the positives they can take away from the game.
The Jayhawks will look to bounce back from this loss as they continue their season and aim to improve their record in the tough Big 12 conference. Their next match is against TCU on September 25, where they will look to secure a much-needed win.
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