Arizona soccer ties No. 23 BYU 1-1 in Big 12 opener

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Arizona soccer ties No. 23 BYU 1-1 in Big 12 opener
Summary

Arizona Wildcats and No. 23 BYU Cougars played to a 1-1 draw in their Big 12 opening match on September 18, 2026, at Mulcahy Soccer Stadium. The Cougars scored first in the 51st minute through Mia Goettsche, but Arizona equalized late with a goal from Lainey Swanson in the 84th minute. Both teams displayed similar statistics, reflecting their close competition throughout the match. The Wildcats now hold a record of 3-4-2, while BYU stands at 4-2-2 as both teams begin their conference play.

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  • Arizona's record improves to 3-4-2, BYU's to 4-2-2.
  • Mia Goettsche scored for BYU in the 51st minute.
  • Lainey Swanson equalized for Arizona in the 84th minute.
  • The match featured a total of 18 shots from BYU, 6 from Arizona.
  • Arizona implemented a new formation for the match.
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  • 10:25 AMYahoo SportsArizona soccer scores late against No. 23 BYU to earn draw in Big 12 opener
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The Wildcats get an important point in their Big 12 opener

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