BYU and Kansas Play to Soccer Draw
The two teams finished with a 1-1 score after a late goal from Kansas at Rock Chalk Park.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Soccer
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BYU and Kansas played to a 1-1 draw during their women's soccer match in Lawrence on October 22, 2026. Kansas secured the tie in the 82nd minute following a goal by Jordan Rowan.
Why it matters
The result leaves BYU tied for second place in the Big 12 standings as the regular season reaches its final stretch. Both teams are looking to maintain their positions as they prepare for upcoming conference play.
BYU outshot Kansas on goal 8-3, while Kansas goalkeeper Sophie Dawe recorded six saves. BYU enters the next round with an overall record of 9-3-3 compared to the 11-3-2 record held by Kansas.
The players
Emma Hamberlin
She is a player for the BYU women's soccer team who scored the opening goal of the match.
Jordan Rowan
She is a player for the Kansas women's soccer team who scored the game-tying goal in the final minutes.
Sophie Dawe
She is the goalkeeper for the Kansas women's soccer team who contributed six saves during the draw.
The details
Emma Hamberlin opened the scoring for BYU in the 17th minute after teammate Krommenhoek dribbled past two defenders to set up the play. Jordan Rowan later leveled the score in the 82nd minute by capitalizing on a failed BYU clearance.
Timeline
The match was played on October 22, 2026.
BYU is scheduled to play Iowa State on October 26, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This result shifts the competitive balance in the Big 12 conference standings as teams fight for favorable seeding. The draw forces BYU to look toward their next match against Iowa State to solidify their second-place ranking.
BYU now holds a 5-1-2 record in Big 12 conference play heading into the final games of the schedule. The result keeps BYU in a tie for second place, placing significant importance on their upcoming points total in the final regular-season matches.
The takeaway
Maintaining defensive discipline is crucial for BYU as they look to capitalize on their high shot-on-goal volume in future games. Securing points on the road remains a primary goal for teams vying for top positions in the conference.
What happens next
BYU will continue their season with a match against Iowa State on October 26, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on the season, visit the Soccer section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by BYU Daily Universe.
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