Kansas Hosts Gonzaga at Rock Chalk Park Sunday

Sunday, September 1

Lawrence, Kan.

01:00 PM

University of Kansas

Gonzaga

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Kansas Hosts Gonzaga at Rock Chalk Park Sunday

8/31/2024 10:46:00 AM | Women's Soccer

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Gonzaga (1-2-1) vs. Kansas (2-0-2)
When	Sunday, Sept. 1 at 1 p.m. CT
Where	Lawrence, Kan. // Rock Chalk Park
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LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Kansas Jayhawks will play their second consecutive match at Rock Chalk Park on Sunday, squaring off against the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. CT and the match will be broadcast on ESPN+. Fans can purchase tickets for the match by clicking here.

"Thursday night was a tough result for us," head coach Nate Lie said. "We felt like we controlled most of the match, but we have to move forward and refocus for a talented Gonzaga team. They have tested themselves already this season with games against the SEC, ACC and Big 12. We need to be ready to go and hone in on the small details to get a result on Sunday."

Kansas (2-0-2) has stayed undefeated through its first four official matches this season. KU is 2-0-0 on the road and 0-0-2 at home this season. Last year, the Jayhawks started the season unbeaten through their first seven matches.

On Thursday night, Kansas and USF played to a 1-1 draw. Kansas led for a majority of the second half before USF found a goal in the 89th minute. Redshirt sophomore Saige Wimes, who had two assists in the home opener, scored her first goal of the season on a set piece from a corner kick. KU finished with a season-high 10 corners in the match.

Freshman Jillian Gregorski leads the group with two goals and five points on the year. Wimes has four points this season, which is the second most on the team and junior Lexi Watts has a team-high 17 shots, including 10 shots on goal. The Jayhawks are averaging 16.5 shots per game.

ABOUT GONZAGA
Gonzaga (1-2-1) heads to Lawrence following a 4-0 defeat at No. 6 Arkansas on Thursday night. Under first-year head coach Katie Benz, Gonzaga was selected fifth in the conference's preseason poll. The Bulldogs returned seven starters from its NCAA Tournament team a season ago. A week ago, Gonzaga earned a 2-0 victory against Kansas State.

SERIES HISTORY
Kansas and Gonzaga are meeting for the first time in women's soccer in program history.

MATCH PROMOTION
Youth Soccer Day at Rock Chalk Park will be on Sunday. Youth soccer clubs and teams in the Lawrence and surrounding areas are encouraged to come out and support the Jayhawks. Fans arriving early will receive a custom Kansas Soccer home schedule cup, while supplies last.

The first Bark in the Park of the season is also on Sunday. Pups are allowed at the pitch for all weekend games this season (Sept. 1, Sept. 15, Oct. 5, Oct. 13).

HOW TO FOLLOW ALONG
Sunday afternoon's match will be broadcast on ESPN+, with Josh Klingler (play-by-play) and Sarah Gonzalez (analyst) on the call.

Live statistics can be found here, while live updates will also be provided on the team's official X page @KUWSoccer.

UP NEXT
Kansas will go on the road to play at Vanderbilt on Thursday, Sept. 5. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT and the match will be broadcast on SEC Network+.