Arizona State Edges Arizona 1-0
Kierra Blundell's 65th-minute goal decided a lightning-delayed match in Tempe between in-state rivals.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Soccer
Arizona State defeated Arizona 1-0 in Tempe after lightning pushed back the kickoff by more than 90 minutes. Kierra Blundell scored the winner in the 65th minute.
Why it matters
The result gives Arizona State a win over its in-state rival and leaves Arizona with one match left in its season. The lightning delays shaped the flow of a match played largely in drizzle early on.
Arizona State won 1-0 after a lightning delay of more than 90 minutes before kickoff and an additional 40 minutes in the first half. Mireya Stephenson took three shots for Arizona, which had four shots in the opening moments after halftime despite holding possession for much of the second half.
The players
Arizona State
Arizona State is the Tempe university whose women's soccer team defeated its in-state rival in this match.
Arizona
Arizona is the Tucson university whose women's soccer team lost to Arizona State and has one match remaining in its season.
The details
Both teams played the first 20 minutes in a steady drizzle before lightning interrupted play. Blundell scored with a close, low shot that got past Arizona keeper Laurynn Ziller. Becca Moros was suspended, and Nat Gonzales coached Arizona from the sidelines.
Timeline
Friday: Arizona State defeated Arizona 1-0 in Tempe after lightning delays.
Thursday: Arizona travels to Fort Worth to face Texas Christian in its final match of the season.
Season Trajectory
The win gives Arizona State a result over its in-state rival in the closing stretch of the college season. Arizona's remaining match at Texas Christian leaves its final standing still to be settled.
Arizona's remaining match on Thursday will determine how its season ends, so fans following the program should check the Fort Worth schedule. The result also shifts the in-state rivalry standings heading into the final week of play.
The takeaway
Rivalry results like this one can hinge on small moments, from weather delays to a single late goal. Following the final matches of a season closely helps readers see how those moments shape the final table.
What happens next
Arizona plays Texas Christian in Fort Worth on Thursday to close its season.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Tucson Sentinel.
