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The soccer world’s attention is currently building hype for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil coming in June. While the pomp and circumstance is flooding in South America, the site of the 2022 game across the world is turning into a humanitarian crisis.

Junior goalie Michelle Kloss earned her ninth shutout of the season as the Baylor Bears defeated the Oklahoma State Cowgirls 1-0 in the final home game of the Bears’ regular season.

“It feels great to get a another shootout another win,” Kloss said. “I think the defense was absolutely amazing. They’re the ones who help with the shutout.”

This was Baylor’s first win since Sept. 27 when the squad beat Oklahoma at home 1-0.

Coming off of a win for the first time in two weeks, Baylor volleyball looks to continue their success in a road match against in-state rival Texas Tech. Baylor currently sits at 10-13 overall, but only 2-5 in Big 12 play. Tech sits at last place in the conference with a record of 8-15 overall, and a paltry 1-6 record in conference.

The U.S. national soccer team had the decision resting at its feet on whether or not to guarantee Mexico’s elimination from World Cup qualification.

All it had to do was lose against Panama on Tuesday night. Deep into stoppage time, down 2-1, midfielder Graham Zusi and forward Aron Johannsson scored to give the U.S. a comeback 3-2 win.

Soccer vs. Nebraska 7 p.m. this Friday at Betty Lou Mays Field.  Kick it with the girls as they fight…

It was a weekend of firsts for the Baylor soccer team, which was victorious on Sunday after falling on Friday. In Sunday’s home win versus the Utah Valley Wolverines (3-6) the Bears improved to 7-2-1, and two players scored their first goal of the season.