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Kansas soccer edges K-State in first Sunflower Showdown of the season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 3:30 AM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Kansas soccer edges K-State in first Sunflower Showdown of the season
Summary

Kansas women's soccer secured a 2-0 victory against Kansas State in the first Sunflower Showdown on Thursday. The match featured pivotal performances from the Jayhawks, who managed to control the pace and dictate play throughout the contest. This win marks an important rivalry victory as both teams seek to assert their dominance in the conference early this season. Kansas soccer continues its campaign with momentum from this success, while K-State looks for improvements in future matchups.

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  • •Kansas women's soccer defeated K-State 2-0 on October 12.
  • •The match was part of the annual rivalry known as the Sunflower Showdown.
  • •The victory boosts Kansas' confidence heading into the rest of the season.
  • •K-State will need to regroup after a tough loss to a rival.
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  • 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — K-Nation (10/11/26) — K-State downed at home, KU falls short on the road, Sunflower Showdown soccer and more
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NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) — This week’s episode of K-Nation focuses on K-State’s loss to Houston at home, Kansas dropping a contest to Utah on the road and highlights from the first Sunflower Showdown of the season. For more sports news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our […]

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