Kansas State and Arizona play to 1-1 draw in Big 12 soccer match

Kansas State and Arizona played to a 1-1 draw in a Big 12 soccer match held at Buser Family Park. The game was marked by weather challenges, including wind and driving rain, and significant officiating controversy.

Kansas State took the lead in the 55th minute when Gabby DeMers scored from 20 yards following an assist from McKinnan Braswell. DeMers’ goal was her fifth of the season. Arizona responded quickly in the 58th minute, with Allyson Brown equalizing after receiving a pass from Lainey Swanson.

The match featured multiple disputed moments regarding potential handballs in the penalty area. Kansas State initiated two challenges for potential penalties, both of which were reviewed via Video Assisted Review (VAR) and upheld as no penalty was awarded. A third potential handball occurred in the 40th minute, but Kansas State had already exhausted its challenges.