Central Oklahoma rallied from a halftime deficit to beat Fort Hays State 2-1, keeping the Bronchos in fourth place in the MIAA with two regular-season games remaining. Ariana Kingsberry tied the game in the 58th minute, and Emma Nicholas scored the winner in the 73rd. UCO has clinched a conference tournament berth and is seeking a top-four finish to host a quarterfinal.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: UCO 2, Fort Hays State 1.
  • Shots: UCO 32, Fort Hays State 6.
  • UCO’s record: 8-5-3 overall and 5-2-3 in the MIAA.
Yes, But

UCO created plenty of chances before halftime, outshooting Hays 12-4, but went into the break trailing 1-0 after conceding a penalty. A halftime adjustment helped the Bronchos turn that pressure into goals.

State of Play
  • UCO is fourth in the MIAA, and the top four teams host a postseason quarterfinal.
  • The Bronchos have clinched a tournament berth, with two regular-season games left.
What’s Next

UCO hosts Nebraska-Kearney Sunday at 1 p.m. The MIAA quarterfinals are scheduled for Nov. 1, followed by the semifinals in Wichita on Nov. 6 and the championship game on Nov. 8.

Bottom Line

The comeback secured more than a win: it kept UCO on track to earn home-field advantage in the conference tournament.