LAWRENCE, Kan. - Kansas returned to the Intercollegiate Women's Soccer Organization for Coaches (IWSOC) weekly rankings on Tuesday, climbing to No. 19 in the country. The Jayhawks, who went 2-0 last week with a pair of road victories, are making their first appearance in the Top 25 since August 25.
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In addition to the No. 19 ranking in the IWSOC poll, KU is also ranked No. 21 in the TopDrawerSoccer poll and fourth in the IWSOC midwest region rankings. The Jayhawks are also No. 17 in the NCAA RPI.Â
Kansas (10-3-1, 4-1-1 Big 12) opened the week with a rivalry win in Manhattan on Thursday night, using a pair of second-half goals from Jordan Rowan and Jocelyn Herrema to move past Kansas State in the Dillon's Sunflower Showdown.
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The Jayhawks made it a pair of wins on Sunday, with Marit McLaughlin's 83rd-minute strike propelling Kansas to a 1-0 win over then-ranked Colorado.
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Kansas will return home for a single Big 12 contest this week, hosting Iowa State (4-6-4) on Friday, Oct. 16. Kickoff at Rock Chalk Park is set for 5 p.m. CT, and the match can be seen on ESPN+.