Mizzou soccer's Brianna Buels after scoring against Murray State

Mizzou’s Brianna Buels, left, celebrates after scoring a goal against Murray State in a 3-1 win Sunday in Murray, Ky. Buels scored her first goal of the day in a program-record 14 seconds. The Tigers picked up their first win of the season after tying with Western Kentucky in the opener.

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Brianna Buels

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Mizzou soccer earned its first victory of the 2026 season, winning 3-1 over Murray State on Sunday in Murray, Kentucky, following a tie with Western Kentucky in its opener.

The scoring started almost as soon as the clock began, as senior Brianna Buels found the back of the net in just 14 seconds. That was the fastest goal in program history.

The Tigers finished the game with 18 shots, including nine on goal. Junior Emily Derucki scored in the 50th minute before Buels was set up by sophomore Allyssa Turner for her second goal of the day in the 67th minute.

“We had a great response today to find a way to get the win,” coach Stefanie Golan said in a release. “We scored some really nice goals and showed a ton of grit when we needed it.

“A road trip home is always a little more enjoyable with three points. Now, it’s about taking care of ourselves, fine-tuning some details on both sides of the ball and getting ready for our next opportunity.”

Senior goalkeeper Riley Wilkerson earned the win in her first start of the year, finishing with two saves.

Next, Mizzou hosts Saint Louis in its home opener at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Audrey J. Walton Stadium in Columbia.