Opening Goal and Early Saves
The Bears entered the contest at Buser Family Park hoping to build momentum, but Kansas State struck first within minutes. At 5:34, a precise pass from Gabby DeMers set up Rilyn Rintoul, whose shot slipped past Lewis and opened the scoring.
Lewis, Missouri State's veteran goalkeeper, answered immediately. In the fifth minute she denied Rintoul's follow‑up attempt and later made a spectacular stop on a ball directed toward the top‑right corner, showcasing the composure that would define her performance.
Second Half Surge
After a halftime break in which Lewis had already recorded seven saves, Kansas State resumed with renewed intensity. In the 58th minute Rintoul struck again, this time finishing a move initiated by DeMers to extend the Wildcats' lead to 2‑0.
Lewis remained busy deep into the second half, making her tenth and final save in the closing seconds of the match. Her effort kept the Bears within striking distance despite a mounting onslaught.
The final statistical picture was stark: Kansas State outshot Missouri State 32‑2, held a 13‑1 advantage in shots on goal, and dominated corner kicks 11‑1, culminating in a 3‑0 victory that underscored the Wildcats' control of the game.
Missouri State will look to rebound when they host Missouri at home on August 23. The free‑admission matchup will also serve as a White Out Game and International Programs Night, offering the Bears a chance to rally before their next challenge.