University of Arizona soccer tied 3-3 against Oklahoma State University in an away-game match on Friday, Oct. 2. The Wildcats are now 0-1-3 in Big 12 play. 

Oklahoma State opened the scoring with a goal in the 19th minute of play. Arizona responded five minutes later with a goal by sophomore forward Mireya Stephenson, marking her third of the season. 

Under a minute of play in the first half, the Cowgirls pulled into the lead with their second goal of the game. 

Shortly after halftime, Lily Boydstun converted a free kick to bring the match back to a tie at 2-2. Just two minutes later, OSU earned their third goal of the game from Sonora DeFini, pulling them back into a 3-2 lead. 

The Wildcats loaded their attack to bring the match back into their favor, recording nine shots and three corner kicks. Marissa Arnst put a shot off, and Zoe Mendiolo followed with one of her own. 

Arizona’s persistence paid off in the final minutes of the match. Ella Weathersby had a look inside the box and drew a penalty kick. 

Three minutes left in play, Weathersby found the back of the net to equalize the game for the third time. 

Arizona finished the match with 16 shots, including six on frame. Oklahoma State earned 17 shots, but only three were on target. The Wildcats also held the advantage from the flank with four corner kicks compared to OSU’s three. 

Looking ahead

The Wildcats will return home to play the University of Houston on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. at Mulcahy Stadium. Arizona will look for their first conference win. 

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