September 11, 2026-Emporia State gave up the first goal but responded with four straight goals on the way to a 4-1 victory over Colorado State-Pueblo on Friday afternoon at the Emporia HS turf field.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Abby Menk scored in the first goal in the 16
th minute to put the Thunderwolves out front 1-0.
Leah Oldham scored the equalizer in the 43
rd minute off an assist from
Ella Favot. Less than five minutes later
Peyton Pipes scored on a penalty kick to make it 2-1.
It stayed a one goal match through halftime until Fabot was able to score off an assist from
Taylor McFalls in the 55
th minute. Favot then iced the match with her second goal in the 64
th minute for a 4-1 lead.
A LOOK AT THE STATS
Emporia State outshot CSU-Pueblo 18-8 overall with a 13-6 advantage in shots on goal. Favot scored two goals with an assist. The four goals are the most in a match by the Hornets since a 5-1 win over Neb.-Kearney on October 24, 2025.
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UP NEXT
Emporia State will play host to Oklahoma Baptist on Monday, September 14. Kick-off is scheduled for 1:00 pm at the ESU Pitch.
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NOTES:
The match was played on the turf field at Emporia HS due to standing water on the ESU Pitch.
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