Missouri Women's Soccer Rallies to Beat Texas A&M
The Tigers overcome an early two-goal deficit to keep SEC tournament hopes alive.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Soccer
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Missouri secured a critical 3-2 victory over Texas A&M on October 22, 2026, after trailing by two goals early in the match. The comeback win keeps the team in contention for a spot in the SEC tournament.
Why it matters
The victory is essential for Missouri as the program attempts to secure a qualification berth in the SEC tournament. With the regular season nearing its conclusion, every result is vital for climbing out of the 13th seed in the standings.
Missouri holds a 5-9-2 overall record and a 2-6-1 mark in SEC play. The team is currently positioned at 13th in the conference standings with 7 total points.
The players
Missouri
The University of Missouri women's soccer team competes in the Southeastern Conference.
Texas A&M
Texas A&M University is a major public research institution known for its competitive intercollegiate athletic programs.
Rylie Morse
A player for the Missouri soccer team who recorded the equalizer and multiple assists in the comeback victory.
Brianna Buels
A soccer player for Missouri who scored the deciding goal to secure the team's victory.
Taryn Chance
A member of the Missouri women's soccer squad who scored the team's opening goal.
The details
Taryn Chance netted the first goal for Missouri in the 24th minute, while Rylie Morse provided the equalizer and assisted on Brianna Buels' game-winning goal. The comeback marked the first time the Tigers have erased a two-goal SEC deficit since 2016.
Timeline
The soccer match occurred on October 22, 2026.
Missouri last overcame a two-goal SEC deficit in 2016.
Missouri last qualified for the SEC tournament in 2020.
The regular-season finale against LSU is scheduled for November 1, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This win alters the conference landscape by keeping Missouri in the hunt for a postseason berth rather than finishing outside of tournament contention. The team now faces a critical final match against LSU to determine if they can secure the necessary standings jump to qualify.
Missouri currently sits at 13th in the SEC standings and must leapfrog either Florida or LSU to secure a tournament spot. The result of the upcoming November 1 match will directly decide whether the team extends its season or concludes its schedule.
The takeaway
The Tigers successfully utilized set pieces to overcome a defensive lapse and secure a comeback victory. This performance highlights the importance of capitalizing on late-game opportunities to keep postseason aspirations alive.
What happens next
Missouri will play its regular-season finale against LSU on November 1, 2026, at Audrey J. Walton Stadium.
Further reading
For more on the current state of conference play, visit the Soccer section.
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