University of Missouri
12-6, 3-4Big 12
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Kansas
10-7, 2-4Big 12
MU Earns 3-2 Comeback Win Over KU
10/21/2011 12:00:00 AM | Soccer
Oct. 21, 2011
COLUMBIA, Mo. - The University of Missouri soccer team scored three unanswered goals in the final six minutes to defeat Kansas 3-2 Friday night at Walton Stadium. All three Tiger goals were scored by senior captains Kendra Collins, Mallory Stipetich and Kelsey Blincow. The win improved Mizzou's record to 12-6 overall and 3-4 in Big 12 play, while the Jayhawks fell to 10-7 and 2-4.
With the Tigers trailing 2-0, Naperville, Ill., native Collins got Missouri on the scoreboard in the 84th minute with a chip over the Kansas keeper from the top of the box. The goal was the third in four games for the senior.
Less than a minute later, Stipetich headed home a free kick from freshman Kaysie Clark to tie the game at 2-2. Stipetich's tally was the her first of the year and her first since her freshman season in 2008.
The Tigers' improbable rally was capped in the 89th minute when sophomore Alyssa Diggs was taken down in the box and MU was awarded a penalty kick. Blincow calmly stepped up and converted the PK to give the Tigers their first lead of the game, 3-2. The goal was the fourth of the year for Blincow and her second PK of the season.
After a scoreless first half, Kansas used a goal from Liana Salazar in the 73rd minute to take a 1-0 lead and a tally from Caroline Kastor in the 82nd minute for a 2-0 advantage.
Redshirt freshman goalkeeper McKenzie Sauerwein made a career high 15 saves against the potent KU attack.
The Tigers finish off regular season play Friday, Oct. 28 at Walton Stadium against Iowa State on Senior Night. Before the contest, Missouri will honor seniors Blincow, Collins and Stipetich for their contributions to the program.
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Team Stats
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Salazar, Liana (3)
Assisted By: Fletcher, Jamie
GOAL by KU Salazar, Liana (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Fletcher, Jamie, goal number 3 for season.
72:35
Kastor, Caroline (5)
Assisted By: Berry, Whitney
Header GOAL by KU Kastor, Caroline, Assist by Berry, Whitney, goal number 5 for season.
81:48
Collins, Kendra (3)
GOAL by MU Collins, Kendra, goal number 3 for season.
84:08
Stipetich, Mallory (1)
Assisted By: Clark, Kaysie
Header GOAL by MU Stipetich, Mallory, Assist by Clark, Kaysie, goal number 1 for season.
84:49
Blincow, Kelsey (4)
MU Blincow, Kelsey PENALTY KICK GOAL, goal number 4 for season.
88:44
