Arizona Soccer Falls to No. 9 Baylor 3-2 - University of Arizona Athletics

Sunday, October 25

Tucson, Ariz.

12:00 PM MST

University of Arizona

5-7-5, 2-3-4

No. 9 Baylor

14-2-1, 7-1-1

Team	1	2	Final F
Baylor	2	1	3
Arizona	2	0	2

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10/25/2026 | Soccer

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By: Arizona Athletics

TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Soccer fell to No. 9 Baylor 3-2 Sunday afternoon at Mulcahy Stadium in the Wildcats' final home match of the season. Arizona celebrated Senior Day, honoring its seniors in front of a home crowd of 540 fans.

Arizona moved to 5-7-5 overall and 2-2-3 in Big 12 play, while Baylor improved to 14-2-1 overall and 7-1-1 in conference play.

The Bears struck early, taking a 1-0 lead in the opening minute when Callie Conrad found the back of the net. Arizona responded with an offensive surge, as Lainey Swanson scored twice in a span of just over two minutes to put the Wildcats ahead.

Swanson equalized in the 17th minute off an assist from Lily Boydstun, before finding the back of the net again in the 19th minute with an assist from Ally Brown. The two goals gave Arizona a 2-1 advantage as the Wildcats looked to carry their momentum through the first half.

Goalkeeper Sofia Cortes-Browne recorded a save in the 43rd minute to keep Baylor from equalizing. However, the Bears found the equalizer in the 45th minute when Sydney Miller scored to send the teams into halftime tied 2-2.

Baylor regained the lead just after the break, as Lauren Omholt scored in the 47th minute off an assist from Aryanna Jimison to make it 3-2.

Arizona looked to respond, with Swanson putting a shot on target in the 48th minute that was saved by Baylor goalkeeper Azul Alvarez. The Wildcats continued to battle as Laurynn Ziller entered in goal for the second half and recorded three saves to keep Arizona within striking distance.

The Wildcats faced an additional challenge in the 63rd minute after receiving a red card, forcing Arizona to continue playing with 10 players for the remainder of the match. Despite the disadvantage, Arizona continued to fight for an equalizer.

Arizona earned a penalty kick in the 83rd minute, but Aranda Hurge was unable to convert, as the attempt went wide of the goal. The Wildcats continued to push forward in the closing minutes but could not find another goal, falling 3-2 in their final home match of the season.

Arizona finished with nine shots, including four on target, while Baylor recorded 14 shots and seven shots on goal. Both teams earned three corner kicks. Ziller finished with three saves in the second half, while Cortes-Browne added one save in the first half.

NOTABLES

Arizona moved to 5-7-5 overall and 2-2-3 in Big 12 play following the 3-2 loss to Baylor.
The Wildcats celebrated Senior Day in their final home match of the 2026 season at Murphey Field at Mulcahy Stadium.
Lainey Swanson scored twice in the first half, recording goals in the 17th and 19th minutes.
Swanson's two-goal performance brought her season total to five goals.
Lily Boydstun and Ally Brown each recorded an assist on Swanson's goals.
Sofia Cortes-Browne started in goal and recorded one save in the first half.
Laurynn Ziller played the second half and recorded three saves.
Aranda Hurge recorded two shots and attempted a penalty kick in the 83rd minute.
Arizona recorded nine shots, four shots on goal and three corner kicks.
Baylor finished with 14 shots, seven shots on goal and three corner kicks.
The Wildcats played the final 28 minutes with 10 players following a red card in the 63rd minute.

UP NEXT

Arizona concludes the regular season on the road as the Wildcats continue Big 12 play. They take on rivals Arizona State in Tempe on October 30th at 7pm.