Tigers fall to Wildcats 2-1 in SEC home opener

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Tigers fall to Wildcats 2-1 in SEC home opener
Summary

Missouri Tigers soccer hosted the Kentucky Wildcats on September 18 during an SEC home opener but lost 2-1 at Walton Stadium. Kentucky opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a goal from Nadia Ramadan. Although Missouri managed to create more dangerous shots in the second half, a goal from Kyla Dawn in the 75th minute extended Kentucky's lead to 2-0. Rylie Morse scored a free kick in the 88th minute to narrow the deficit, but Missouri could not equalize. The Tigers are now 0-2 in SEC play and will face Auburn on September 24.

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  • Missouri had no shots on target in the first half.
  • Kentucky had 31 goals entering the match, ranking third in the SEC.
  • Morse scored her first SEC goal late in the match.
  • Missouri outshot Kentucky 8-5 overall.
  • Tigers will play Auburn next on September 24.
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Mizzou could not come back from early deficit

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