The Kansas Jayhawks suffered their first defeat of the season on Thursday, falling 1-0 to the Ohio State Buckeyes and snapping a 12‑match unbeaten streak that had carried them through the early part of the campaign.
Ohio State struck first in the 40th minute after a misplaced pass from Amanda Schlueter, catching Kansas off guard and forcing the Buckeyes into the lead.
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Kansas keeper Sophie Dawe rose to the occasion, producing a season‑high five saves, including a spectacular stop that kept the deficit at a single goal despite a 14‑12 shot advantage for the Jayhawks.
The second half saw Ohio State tighten its defensive grip, limiting Kansas to just five attempts while the Buckeyes continued to press, ultimately preserving the narrow victory.
The loss drops Kansas to 2‑1‑0 on the young season, and the team now turns its attention to a road test at Kent State on August 23 at noon CT.