Arizona Battles Oklahoma State to 3-3 Draw

Friday, October 2

Stillwater, OK

5:00 PM MST

University of Arizona

3-5-4, 0-1-3

Oklahoma State

5-4-3, 1-2-1

Team	1	2	Final F
Arizona	1	2	3
Oklahoma St.	2	1	3

10/02/2026 | Soccer

Box Score

STILLWATER, Okla. – Arizona Soccer battled Oklahoma State to a 3-3 draw Friday night at Neal Patterson Stadium, answering each of the Cowgirls' three goals to earn a point on the road.

Mireya Stephenson, Lily Boydstun and Ella Weathersby each found the back of the net for the Wildcats (3-5-4, 0-1-3 Big 12), with Weathersby converting from the penalty spot in the 87th minute to secure the draw.

Oklahoma State opened the scoring on a penalty kick in the 19th minute, but Arizona needed just over five minutes to respond. Stephenson found the equalizer in the 24th minute off assists from Zoe Mendiola and Marissa Arnst.

The Cowgirls regained the lead with 15 seconds remaining in the opening half to take a 2-1 advantage into the break.

Arizona responded almost immediately after halftime. Lily Boydstun stepped up for a free kick in the 48th minute and found the back of the net to level the match at 2-2. Oklahoma State answered less than two minutes later, however, as Sonora De Fini scored in the 50th minute to put the Cowgirls back in front, 3-2.

The Wildcats continued to push for another equalizer, generating nine shots and three corner kicks over the final 45 minutes. Marissa Arnst forced a save in the 64th minute before Zoe Mendiola put another attempt on frame in the 81st.

Arizona's persistence paid off late. After Weathersby generated an attempt in the box, the Wildcats were awarded a penalty kick. Weathersby stepped to the spot and converted in the 87th minute to bring Arizona level for the third time of the night.

Arizona finished with 16 shots, six on goal, while Oklahoma State recorded 17 attempts with three on frame. The Wildcats also held a 4-3 advantage in corner kicks. Stephenson led Arizona with three shots, including two on goal, while Arnst, Leilani Cortez-Ramirez and Weathersby each added multiple attempts.

Notables

Arizona answered all three Oklahoma State goals with an equalizer.
Stephenson scored her third goal of the season, which would put her at the team lead.
Mendiola recorded her first assist of the season on Stephenson's goal.
Arnst also picked up an assist on Stephenson's first-half equalizer.
Boydstun scored her first goal of the season, converting a free kick in the 48th minute to tie the match at 2-2.
Weathersby scored her second goal of the season and third of her career with the 87th-minute penalty kick.
Arizona scored three goals for the second time this season, joining the 3-0 win over Northern Arizona.
The Wildcats generated nine second-half shots after seven in the opening half and finished with 16 total.
Arizona is now 3-0-1 all-time against Oklahoma State, remaining unbeaten in the series.
The Wildcats move to 0-1-3 in Big 12 play.

UP NEXT

Arizona returns home to Mulcahy Stadium for its next Big 12 matchup against Houston on Thursday, Oct. 8th for Hispanic Heritage Night. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. MST. Fans can purchase tickets here. For continued coverage of Arizona Soccer, follow @ArizonaSoccer on X and Instagram and Arizona Soccer on Facebook.