Iowa State Women's Soccer Loses 2-1 to Arizona

After trailing 1-0 at halftime, the Cyclones equalized in the 53rd minute with a goal from Megan Walters. However, Arizona regained the lead in the 73rd minute, holding on for the victory.

Regan John led Iowa State with three shot attempts, while Walters, Lucy Froitzheim, and Morgan Goodman each contributed two shots. Walters’ goal marked her third of the season, tying her with Alaina Villa for the team lead. The Cyclones had 66 percent of their shots on target but managed to score only once. Goalkeeper Eme McClenahan played the entire match, allowing two goals and making three saves.

Ella Weathersby led Arizona’s offense with three shots, while Kyleigh Johnson and Lainey Swanson each scored. Goalie Sofia Cortes-Browne started the game, achieving a shutout in the first half with one save. Laurynn Ziller took over in the second half, allowing one goal and making five saves.

Iowa State outshot Arizona 12-11, achieving an 8-6 advantage in shots on goal. However, Arizona had the upper hand in saves (6-3) and corner kicks (6-1).

In the first half, both teams exchanged early shots with Iowa State logging the first attempt at 18:44, but John’s shot went wide. Arizona took the lead in the 25th minute when Lainey Swanson scored off a pass from Mireya Stephenson.

The Cyclones fired four shots in the opening minutes of the second half, with Walters eventually scoring to level the match. Arizona's response came when Johnson capitalized on a pass from Weathersby to regain the lead. Iowa State could not find another goal, ending its two-match result streak.

Iowa State head coach Fannon expressed disappointment with the outcome, stating, "We’re very disappointed with today’s result. It was a game we had every opportunity to win, and we managed to give it away."

Next, the Cyclones will conclude their three-game road trip on Friday, October 16, against Kansas in Lawrence, starting at 6 p.m., with the game available for live streaming on ESPN+.