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Thursday, August 28
Lawrence, Kan.
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University of Kansas
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Kansas Pushes No. 2 Florida State to the Brink in 1-1 Draw
8/28/2025 10:41:00 PM | Women's Soccer
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas soccer played No. 2 Florida State to a 1-1 draw at Rock Chalk Park on Thursday evening in front of 2,108 spectators, the third largest crowd in program history. The result against No. 2 Florida State is the first result in school history against a top two ranked opponent. Freshman Mary Sola scored her first career goal in the draw.
With the draw, Kansas remained unbeaten this season and moved to 3-0-2 on the year. Florida State is now 2-0-1 on the season.
"We needed to find extra effort to compete with this team," Kansas head coach Nate Lie said. "We had some internal energy, and tons of credit to our players, but I think we also got it from the crowd. So thank you so much to Jayhawk Nation for coming out."
Lie continued, "Just very, very proud of our team. I can be tough on them, maybe a harsh critic at times, but as I just told them, it's because we have these kinds of performances in us. The way we play, the identity of our program, the tactics of our team are all about unity, are all about grit, and today it showed up."
Florida State scored first off a strike by Jordynn Dudley in the 13th minute of the match to take a 1-0 lead.
Kansas was not deterred from the early deficit and was able to find the equalizer in the first half. In the 26th minute, freshman Jordan Rowan received a pass on the left side of the box and shot the ball. Florida State's goalkeeper blocked the shot, but the ball went right to Sola, who took a shot into an empty net to score her first collegiate goal and tie the match at 1-1. The match would go to halftime even at 1-1.
The Jayhawks and Seminoles traded opportunities in the second half, as both teams had chances at breaking the tie. KU outshot FSU 6-5 in the second half, but neither team was able to find a go-ahead goal.Â
Kansas had two late opportunities in the 87th minute, as Saige Wimes shot a ball that was blocked by a FSU player. Lexi Watts received the rebound and shot the ball towards the net but was also blocked. The teams then traded possession until time ran out, resulting in a 1-1 draw.
Kansas outshot Florida State 14-8, led by Wimes and Kate Langfelder, who each tallied three shots. The teams were tied at 4-4 for shots on goal and 5-5 on corner kicks.
NOTES
• Kansas earned a result against a top two ranked team for the first time in school history. The highest ranked result that Kansas ever had prior was vs. No. 3 Texas A&M in a 1-1 tie on Oct. 5, 2003.
• The attendance of 2,108 is the third largest in program history.
• Kansas is unbeaten through five games this season. The last time Kansas was unbeaten  through five games was the 2023 season.Â
• Kansas outshot Florida State 8-3 in the first half and 14-8 overall in the match.Â
• Sola's goal in the 26th minute was the first of her collegiate career, and the third by a Kansas freshmen this season.
• Sophie Dawe recorded three saves, which is her fourth straight game recording three or more saves.
UP NEXT
Kansas is back at home on Sunday, Aug. 31 as they face off against Drake. The match is slated to begin at 6:00 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Fans can purchase tickets by clicking here.
With the draw, Kansas remained unbeaten this season and moved to 3-0-2 on the year. Florida State is now 2-0-1 on the season.
"We needed to find extra effort to compete with this team," Kansas head coach Nate Lie said. "We had some internal energy, and tons of credit to our players, but I think we also got it from the crowd. So thank you so much to Jayhawk Nation for coming out."
Lie continued, "Just very, very proud of our team. I can be tough on them, maybe a harsh critic at times, but as I just told them, it's because we have these kinds of performances in us. The way we play, the identity of our program, the tactics of our team are all about unity, are all about grit, and today it showed up."
Florida State scored first off a strike by Jordynn Dudley in the 13th minute of the match to take a 1-0 lead.
Kansas was not deterred from the early deficit and was able to find the equalizer in the first half. In the 26th minute, freshman Jordan Rowan received a pass on the left side of the box and shot the ball. Florida State's goalkeeper blocked the shot, but the ball went right to Sola, who took a shot into an empty net to score her first collegiate goal and tie the match at 1-1. The match would go to halftime even at 1-1.
The Jayhawks and Seminoles traded opportunities in the second half, as both teams had chances at breaking the tie. KU outshot FSU 6-5 in the second half, but neither team was able to find a go-ahead goal.Â
Kansas had two late opportunities in the 87th minute, as Saige Wimes shot a ball that was blocked by a FSU player. Lexi Watts received the rebound and shot the ball towards the net but was also blocked. The teams then traded possession until time ran out, resulting in a 1-1 draw.
Kansas outshot Florida State 14-8, led by Wimes and Kate Langfelder, who each tallied three shots. The teams were tied at 4-4 for shots on goal and 5-5 on corner kicks.
NOTES
• Kansas earned a result against a top two ranked team for the first time in school history. The highest ranked result that Kansas ever had prior was vs. No. 3 Texas A&M in a 1-1 tie on Oct. 5, 2003.
• The attendance of 2,108 is the third largest in program history.
• Kansas is unbeaten through five games this season. The last time Kansas was unbeaten  through five games was the 2023 season.Â
• Kansas outshot Florida State 8-3 in the first half and 14-8 overall in the match.Â
• Sola's goal in the 26th minute was the first of her collegiate career, and the third by a Kansas freshmen this season.
• Sophie Dawe recorded three saves, which is her fourth straight game recording three or more saves.
UP NEXT
Kansas is back at home on Sunday, Aug. 31 as they face off against Drake. The match is slated to begin at 6:00 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Fans can purchase tickets by clicking here.
Jayhawk Nation, you showed out tonight!
— Kansas Soccer (@KUWSoccer) August 29, 2025
Third largest home attendance in program history ??#RockChalk pic.twitter.com/ihPK4HZIk5
Team Stats
FSU
KAN
Goals
1
1
Shots
8
14
Shots on Goal
4
4
Saves
3
3
Corners
5
5
Fouls
9
11
Scoring Plays
Jordynn Dudley (1)
GOAL by FSU Dudley, Jordynn.
12:46
Mary Sola (1)
GOAL by KAN Sola, Mary.
25:37
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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