Thursday, October 22
Tempe, Ariz.
9 p.m.
Baylor
at
Arizona State
10/21/2026 4:15:00 PM | Soccer
Bears start final four matches of the regular season with three-straight on the road
TEMPE, Ariz. – No. 9 Baylor soccer begins its final road stretch of the regular season, traveling to Arizona State for a 9 p.m. CT kickoff Thursday night at the Sun Devil Soccer and Lacrosse Stadium. The game will stream live on ESPN+.
Baylor enters Thursday's match in the thick of the Big 12 race. The Bears are tied for first with Texas Tech, Kansas and BYU at 16 points and a 5-1-1 conference mark. Arizona State enters Thursday night ninth in the standings with 10 points, tied with Arizona with a 3-3-1 league record.
Thursday's match marks the eighth meeting between the programs, with Arizona State holding a 4-3 advantage in the all-time series. The Bears have won the last three matchups against the Sun Devils, including a dominant 4-0 victory in 2024.
The Sun Devils are 8-4-3 overall and are led by Kierra Blundell, who has seven goals and three assists. Amy Medley leads the team with five assists. Goalkeeper Kennedy Zorn has started in 14 out of the 15 matches and owns 44 saves, a 0.98 goals-against average and three shutouts.
Baylor is 12-2-1 overall and carries a two-match winning streak into Thursday's match. Aryanna Jimison leads the squad with 17 points on seven goals and three assists. Theresa McCullough ranks second with 13 points behind three goals and seven assists. In goal, Azul Alvarez has played every minute this season, recording 54 saves and a 1.13 goals-against average.
Alvarez was named the Big 12 Goalkeeper of the Week on Wednesday by the league office after recording a season-high seven saves against the TCU Horned Frogs at home, lifting Baylor to its 1-0 win on Friday night.
Following Thursday's match, Baylor continues its road swing at Arizona on Sunday, with kickoff set for 2 p.m. CT.
To stay up to date, follow the team on its official Facebook, X and Instagram accounts: @BaylorFutbol.
Baylor enters Thursday's match in the thick of the Big 12 race. The Bears are tied for first with Texas Tech, Kansas and BYU at 16 points and a 5-1-1 conference mark. Arizona State enters Thursday night ninth in the standings with 10 points, tied with Arizona with a 3-3-1 league record.
Thursday's match marks the eighth meeting between the programs, with Arizona State holding a 4-3 advantage in the all-time series. The Bears have won the last three matchups against the Sun Devils, including a dominant 4-0 victory in 2024.
The Sun Devils are 8-4-3 overall and are led by Kierra Blundell, who has seven goals and three assists. Amy Medley leads the team with five assists. Goalkeeper Kennedy Zorn has started in 14 out of the 15 matches and owns 44 saves, a 0.98 goals-against average and three shutouts.
Baylor is 12-2-1 overall and carries a two-match winning streak into Thursday's match. Aryanna Jimison leads the squad with 17 points on seven goals and three assists. Theresa McCullough ranks second with 13 points behind three goals and seven assists. In goal, Azul Alvarez has played every minute this season, recording 54 saves and a 1.13 goals-against average.
Alvarez was named the Big 12 Goalkeeper of the Week on Wednesday by the league office after recording a season-high seven saves against the TCU Horned Frogs at home, lifting Baylor to its 1-0 win on Friday night.
Following Thursday's match, Baylor continues its road swing at Arizona on Sunday, with kickoff set for 2 p.m. CT.
To stay up to date, follow the team on its official Facebook, X and Instagram accounts: @BaylorFutbol.
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