University of Arizona
5-8-5, 2-4-4
Arizona State
9-6-3, 4-5-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arizona St. | 0 | 1 | 1 |
10/30/2026 | Soccer
TEMPE, Ariz. – Arizona Soccer fell to Arizona State, 1-0, Friday night at Sun Devil Soccer/Lacrosse Stadium in the Wildcats' penultimate Big 12 regular-season match. Arizona moved to 5-8-5 overall and 2-4-4 in Big 12 play, while Arizona State improved to 9-6-3 overall and 4-5-1 in conference action.
The Sun Devils applied pressure early, forcing goalkeeper Sofia Cortes-Browne into a save in the third minute. Mireya Stephenson recorded Arizona's first shot in the seventh minute, sending an attempt wide right.
Cortes-Browne continued to hold Arizona State scoreless, recording saves in the eighth, 24th and 28th minutes. The Wildcats generated their first shot on goal in the 34th minute when Lily Boydstun forced a save from Arizona State goalkeeper Kennedy Zorn.
Marissa Arnst added an attempt in the 41st minute, while Boydstun had a shot blocked in the 44th minute. Arizona earned a corner kick moments later, but the teams entered halftime tied at 0-0.
The Wildcats turned to Laurynn Ziller in goal to begin the second half. Arizona created two early scoring opportunities, with Ashley May putting a shot on target in the 51st minute, followed by another attempt from Stephenson in the 53rd minute. Both were saved by Zorn.
Ziller recorded saves in the 52nd and 62nd minutes as the Sun Devils continued to apply pressure. Kyleigh Johnson had a shot blocked in the 62nd minute, while Stephenson sent another attempt over the crossbar moments later.
Arizona State broke the scoreless tie in the 66th minute when Kierra Blundell scored off assists from Gator DeMark and Amy Medley, giving the Sun Devils a 1-0 advantage.
The Wildcats looked to respond, with Ally Brown sending an attempt wide left in the 74th minute. Ziller added another save in the 76th minute to keep Arizona within one goal.
Arizona continued to battle through the closing minutes but was unable to find the equalizer.
The Sun Devils finished with a 22-9 advantage in shots and an 8-3 edge in shots on goal. Arizona State also held a 4-1 advantage in corner kicks.
Cortes-Browne finished with four saves in the opening half, while Ziller added three in the second half. Stephenson led Arizona with three shots, while Boydstun contributed two.
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Arizona moved to 5-8-5 overall and 2-4-4 in Big 12 play following the 1-0 loss to Arizona State.
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The Wildcats held the Sun Devils scoreless through the opening 65 minutes.
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Sofia Cortes-Browne started in goal and recorded four saves in the first half.
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Laurynn Ziller played the second half and added three saves.
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Arizona's goalkeepers combined for seven saves.
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Mireya Stephenson led the Wildcats with three shots, including one on goal.
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Lily Boydstun recorded two shots, including Arizona's first shot on goal in the 34th minute.
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Ashley May recorded a shot on goal in the 51st minute.
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Marissa Arnst, Ally Brown and Kyleigh Johnson each contributed a shot.
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Trinity Dorsey, Marissa Arnst and Ally Brown played all 90 minutes.
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Arizona finished with nine shots, including three on goal, and one corner kick.
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Arizona State recorded 22 shots, eight shots on goal and four corner kicks.
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Kierra Blundell scored the match's lone goal in the 66th minute.
Arizona will travel to Fort Worth, Texas, to face TCU in their final regular season match on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. MST.
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Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Kierra Blundell (8)
Assisted By: Gator DeMark , Amy Medley
GOAL by ASU Blundell, Kierra Assist by DeMark, Gator and Medley, Amy.
65:12
