Carpenter Nets Two Goals in Huskers’ 2-0 Win

Kayma Carpenter scored two goals within five minutes and the Nebraska soccer team downed the Kansas State Wildcats, 2-0, on Sunday afternoon.

The Huskers moved to 5-0-2 on the season and have won four straight. NU continued its undefeated streak while handing the Wildcats (4-1-1) their first loss of 2025.

Carpenter’s two goals tied her career-high mark, which she set earlier this season against Southern Indiana. The junior has accounted for the game-winning goal in three of the Huskers’ five wins this year.

Carpenter recorded three shots, including two on goal to lead the Big Red. Sadie Sant, Mila Brach, Ellie Felt and Charlie Wistrom each added a shot on goal of their own. Sadie Waite contributed two assists on the afternoon. As a team, the Huskers took 10 shots to Kansas State’s 11, but held a 6-4 advantage in shots on goal. NU drew 16 fouls from the Wildcats to help lead to free kick opportunities. 

Cece Villa (4-0-2) grabbed the win in goal after recording her third shutout of the season. She notched three saves and played all 90 minutes. 

The first of Carpenter’s goals came 54:07 into the game and was assisted by Waite. Her second goal was just over four minutes later, a header into the left side of the net after assists from Ava Makovicka and Waite. 

The Husker defense held Kansas State to just two shots in the first period and only allowed four shots on goal across both halves.

Nebraska will open conference play with a match against Minnesota on Thursday, Sept. 11. The contest is set to start at 7 p.m. (CT) at Barbara Hibner Stadium and will be televised on the Big Ten Network. Fans can purchase tickets at huskers.com/tickets.