Photos: University of Arizona loses for the first time at home to Big 12 rival Kansas, 4-0
The Wildcats gave up an early score to the Jayhawks then leaked three more after half for a 4-0 defeat, their first home loss this season, October 17, 2024, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona midfielder Gianna Christiansen (2), left, and Kansas midfielder Emily Tobin (17) fight for a ball lobbed into the midfield in the second half of their Big 12 match on Oct. 17.
Arizona goalkeeper Olivia Ramey drags down a looping shot over Kansas forward Shea Ryan late in the second half of the Wildcats’ Big 12 matchup with the Jayhawks.
Kansas midfielder Emily Tobin (17) gets a big hug from teammate Raena Knust (7) after striking from long range for the Jayhawks’ fourth goal of the night in the second half of their Big 12 match against Arizona, Tucson, Ariz., October 17, 2024.
Kansas midfielder Mackenzie Hammontree (25) flies in to poke the ball away from Arizona forward Kennedy Fletcher (8) in the second half of their Big 12 match, Tucson, Ariz., October 17, 2024.
Kansas fm Jocelyn Herrema (23) controls a throw-in deep in the Wildcat box in front of Arizona defender Marissa Arnst (19) late in the second half of their Big 12 match, Tucson, Ariz., October 17, 2024.
Kansas defender Mackenzie Boeve (5) takes the ball off the foot of Arizona defender Zoe Mendiola (4) stopping her charge up the line in the first half of their Big 12 match, Tucson, Ariz., October 17, 2024.
Kansas midfielder Jillian Gregorski (34) dashes in to take the ball off the chest of Arizona midfielder Trinity Dorsey (5) in the first half of their Big 12 match, Tucson, Ariz., October 17, 2024.
Arizona midfielder Megan Chelf (6) turns the ball out of danger defending at the top of the Wildcat box against Kansas in the second half of their Big 12 match, Tucson, Ariz., October 17, 2024.
Kansas midfielder Kate Langfelder (8), left, and Arizona midfielder Gianna Christiansen (2) jostle in pursuit of a 50-50 ball in the first half of their Big 12 match in Tucson on Oct. 17.
Arizona forward Kennedy Fletcher (8) clears the ball over Kansas midfielder Kate Langfelder (8) in the first half of their Big 12 match, Tucson, Ariz., October 17, 2024.
Arizona defender Marissa Arnst (19) gets all foot trying to dislodge the ball from Kansas forward Lexi Watts (18) in the second half of their Big 12 match, Tucson, Ariz., October 17, 2024.
Arizona midfielder Trinity Dorsey (5) cuts a Jayhawk cross out of danger in the second half of the game against Kansas, Tucson, Ariz., October 17, 2024.
Kansas midfielder Jillian Gregorski (34) gets off a shot despite the pressure form Arizona midfielder Trinity Dorsey (5) in the second half of their Big 12 match, Tucson, Ariz., October 17, 2024.
Kansas midfielder Jillian Gregorski (34) celebrates after doubling the Jayhawk lead to 2-0 in the second half of their Big 12 match against Arizona, Tucson, Ariz., October 17, 2024.
Arizona defender Marissa Arnst (19) gets to ball behind Kansas defender Sophia Nickel (26) in the second half of their Big 12 match, Tucson, Ariz., October 17, 2024.
Arizona midfielder Sami Baytosh (14) gets taken down by Kansas midfielder Emily Tobin (17) in the second half chasing a loose ball during their Big 12 match, Tucson, Ariz., October 17, 2024.
Arizona defender Marissa Arnst (19) foils the pass upfield by Kansas midfielder Emily Tobin (17) in the second half of their Big 12 match, Tucson, Ariz., October 17, 2024.
Arizona forward Mackenzie Moring (24) arrives late as Kansas defender Olivia Page (2) wins the corner kick into the Wildcat box during the second half of their Big 12 match, Tucson, Ariz., October 17, 2024.
Arizona midfielder Sami Baytosh (14) slides in to take the ball off the foot of Kansas defender Olivia Page (2) in the second half of their Big 12 match, Tucson, Ariz., October 17, 2024.
Arizona goalkeeper Olivia Ramey (31) can’t get to the long range bomb from Kansas midfielder Emily Tobin (17) that found the upper 90 for the Jayhawks’ fourth goal of the night in the second half of their Big 12 match, Tucson, Ariz., October 17, 2024.
Arizona defender Maia Brown (16) stretches out to poke the ball from Kansas midfielder Jocelyn Herrema (23) in the second half of their Big 12 match, Tucson, Ariz., October 17, 2024.
Arizona forward Nicole Dallin (23) gets off the pass under Kansas midfielder Lauren Wood (13) in the frist half of their Big 12 match, Tucson, Ariz., October 17, 2024.
Arizona goalkeeper Sofia Cortes-Browne pulls down a cross as she warms up prior to the Wildcats’ game against visiting Kansas Thursday in Tucson.
Kelly Presnell
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