Kansas soccer earns come-from-behind win over Tulsa, ties program record in shots

LAWRENCE (KSNT) — A come-from-behind win for the Jayhawks.

The No. 17 Kansas soccer team (4-2) beat Tulsa at home on Sunday, 2-1.

Tulsa scored the opening goal in the 32nd minute despite 12 first-half shots for Kansas.

Kansas would finally find the back of the net in the 66th minute, when Marit McLaughlin finished a perfect pass from Jocelyn Herrema to equalize the game.

With the game tied, Tulsa drew a penalty, but goalkeeper Sophie Dawe dove left to make the save and keep the game tied.

KU would capitalize in the 83rd minute when Norah Jacomen finished a header off a pass from Livvy Moore to secure the win for the Jayhawks.

Despite only putting in two goals, Kansas tied a program record with 36 shots in the game.

The Jayhawks are back at home on Thursday, Sept. 3, when Kansas City comes to town. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

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