University of Arizona
TCU
11/04/2026 | Soccer
TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Soccer travels to Fort Worth, Texas, on Thursday, Nov. 5, to face TCU at 5 p.m. in its final Big 12 match of the season. The Wildcats enter the matchup 5-8-5 overall and 2-3-3 in conference play.
Arizona heads to Fort Worth following a 1-0 loss to rival, Arizona State, on Oct. 31. The Wildcats held the Sun Devils scoreless through the first half before ASU found the back of the net in the 66th minute. Arizona finished with nine shots, including three on target, and held 51 percent of possession.
CLOSING OUT CONFERENCE PLAY
Thursday marks Arizona's final match of the Big 12 regular season. The Wildcats will look to finish conference play with a strong performance against the Horned Frogs after competing in 10 conference matches this season.
Arizona will look to build on its offensive opportunities and defensive effort from the matchup as it travels to Fort Worth for the final conference test.
STEPHENSON LEADS THE ATTACK
Mireya Stephenson led Arizona with three shots against Arizona State, including one on target. Stephenson recorded attempts in both halves, putting pressure on the Sun Devil defense and creating opportunities for the Wildcats in the attacking third.
Stephenson has continued to be an important part of Arizona's offensive effort, starting against ASU and playing 79 minutes. She recorded two shots in the second half alone.
BOYDSTUN CREATES OPPORTUNITIES
Lily Boydstun finished with two shots against Arizona State, including one on target. Boydstun put an attempt on goal in the first half that was saved by Sun Devil goalkeeper Kennedy Zorn before adding another attempt late in the opening half.
Boydstun played 71 minutes in the match and helped Arizona create opportunities throughout the first half.
ZILLER'S SECOND-HALF EFFORT
Laurynn Ziller recorded three saves in the second half against Arizona State after entering at halftime. Ziller stopped attempts from Maja Madon, Addison Baltodano and Gator DeMark as the Sun Devils continued to apply pressure.
Ziller finished the match with 45 minutes played and three saves, while Sofia Cortes-Browne recorded four saves in the opening half. The two goalkeepers combined for seven saves against an ASU attack that recorded 22 shots.
DEFENSIVE CONTRIBUTIONS
Arizona's defensive effort was led by Marissa Arnst and Trinity Dorsey, who each played all 90 minutes against Arizona State. Arnst also contributed a shot in the first half as the Wildcats looked to generate offense from the back line.
Zoe Mendiola played 81 minutes, while Ally Brown logged the full 90 minutes in the midfield. Brown also contributed a shot in the second half.
SECOND-HALF PUSH
Arizona continued to create offensive opportunities after halftime against Arizona State, recording five of its nine total shots in the second half. Ashley May put a shot on target shortly after the break, while Stephenson and Kyleigh Johnson added attempts as the Wildcats searched for an equalizer.
The Wildcats also finished with 51 percent of possession, maintaining possession of the ball while looking for opportunities to get back into the match.
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