Arizona soccer rallies to beat Gonzaga behind Stephenson's two goals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:55 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Arizona soccer secured a 2-1 victory over Gonzaga on August 20, 2026, in Spokane, Washington. After falling behind due to an early turnover, the Wildcats fought back with two goals from Mireya Stephenson. Goalkeeper Laurynn Ziller made a crucial penalty save in the 77th minute to maintain the lead. Arizona, having struggled with scoring in prior matches, has now won back-to-back games after not scoring for five previous contests. This turnaround may signal a resurgence in Arizona's offensive capabilities following a challenging season.
- •Arizona fell behind 1-0 after an early mistake.
- •Mireya Stephenson scored both goals for Arizona in the second half.
- •Laurynn Ziller made a crucial save on a penalty kick.
- •The Wildcats have now scored four goals in their last two matches.
- •Arizona looks to continue their winning streak next match.
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Mireya Stephenson, Laurynn Ziller come up big in Arizona soccer’s comeback win at Gonzaga
"The Wildcats overcome some mistakes to secure their second win of the season.
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