BYU women’s soccer secured a 2-1 victory over Kansas State on October 2, 2026, at South Field, marking their first win of the season after trailing at halftime. The Cougars, now holding a record of 7-2-2 overall and 3-0-1 in the Big 12, have tied for first place with No. 9 Baylor and No. 14 Texas Tech.
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Despite trailing 1-0 at halftime, BYU dominated possession throughout the match, outshooting Kansas State 21-9 and 11-3 in shots on goal. The Cougars’ 15 corner kicks exceeded the Wildcats’ five, indicating their offensive pressure.
Head coach Jennifer Rockwood praised her team’s resilience in the second half, stating they needed to settle down and play their game after struggling initially with Kansas State's aggressive play.
In the first half, Kansas State took an early shot on goal but BYU responded quickly with six corner kicks within the first 15 minutes. The Cougars launched a total of 15 shots in the half, yet despite their dominance, they finished the half trailing after a corner kick allowed Kansas State to score in the 43rd minute.
The second half saw a quick turnaround for BYU. Lucy Kesler's shot in the 47th minute was saved, but Afton Perry equalized in the 53rd minute with a header from a free kick. Shortly after, Bella Woods netted a penalty kick in the 61st minute—her first goal as a Cougars player—giving BYU a 2-1 lead.
Kansas State threatened late in the game with a corner kick in the 79th minute but missed the opportunity. BYU maintained pressure with more corner kicks as the match concluded.
The Cougars will next face West Virginia on Thursday, October 8th, at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium, with the match set to stream live on ESPN+.