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The Wildcats are still winless in their last seven matches, but Sunday's result is the first non-loss since 0-0 tie at Arkansas State on September 5. The draw also snaps an eight-match Big 12 match losing streak that stretches back to the 2023 season.
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K-State (3-7-2, 0-4-1 Big 12) dominated possession for a majority of the first half and were rewarded for their efforts in the 43rd minute. Deep in UCF territory, sophomore Morgan Struttmann played a ball to senior Adah Anderson who found herself alone from 17 yards just outside the left post. Anderson69传媒檚 left-footed shot went into the right side of the net for a 1-0 Wildcat lead.
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This was Struttmann69传媒檚 team-leading third assist of the season, while Anderson tallied her first goal of the season.
The Wildcats outshot the Knights in the opening half, 10-4, including a 5-1 edge in shots on goal.
UCF (3-2-4, 1-1-2 Big 12) knotted the match at one in the 71st minute. A scramble for a loose ball at the top of K-State69传媒檚 18-yard box resulted in UCF69传媒檚 Mia Asenjo finding possession at 17 yards on the right post. Her shot attempt skimmed the grass and found the net just inside the left post.
K-State ended the afternoon with a 20-11 advantage in total shots and a 7-5 edge in shots on goal. The Wildcats also registered a 6-2 lead in corner kicks.
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Wildcat junior goalkeeper Murphy Sheaff made four saves on the day.
K-State has the midweek off before making a quick trip to Ames, Iowa, next Sunday to face Iowa State at 1 p.m., at the Cyclone Sports Complex. That match will be broadcast on ESPN+.
