<p><strong>(Stillwater, Okla.) &ndash; </strong>Friday night, the Kansas City women&rsquo;s soccer team (0-1) came close to upsetting No. 5 Oklahoma State (1-0) on the road, but fell 1-0 to start the 2012 season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>In the first half, the game remained scoreless as keeper Jami Finnell recorded nine saves to keep the Cowgirls at bay.</p> <p>Later in the match, still scoreless, OSU struck first via an own goal off a free kick by defender Kelsey Bass in the 74th minute.&nbsp;</p> <p>As the second half continued with the Cowgirls still leading 1-0, the Kangaroos were held scoreless as OSU squeaked by for the win.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>In light of the loss, Finnell tied her own team single-match record for saves with 16.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The Blue &amp; Gold will look to bounce back Sunday afternoon in its home opener as it will welcome in Oral Roberts.&nbsp; Last season, Kansas City defeated the former Summit League foe on the road in double overtime, 2-1, to clinch a spot in the league tournament.</p>