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GoFrogs: No. 4 TCU Wins Spring Opener Against Oklahoma
FORT WORTH – In an offensive frenzy that saw 23 Horned Frog shots, the No. 4 TCU soccer team took down Oklahoma, 2-0. Two tallies back-to-back in the first half helped guide the Frogs to victory. The game marked a return to the field for the first time since Nov. 6.
The Rundown
TCU (9-0-1) put together two very strong offensive halves of play, recording 11 shots in the first period and 12 in the second.
Messiah Bright got the Frogs on the board first in the 32nd minute, beating Oklahoma goalkeeper Leah Radow in a one-on-one off a beautiful feed from Yazmeen Ryan. With the goalkeeper out of position, Bright tapped in her second goal of the season to open the scoring. The tally stood up as the game-winning goal.
Just a minute later, Ryan got in on the scoring with a rocket past the keeper. The shot beat her to the right post. The feed from Gracie Brian put the senior in prime position just outside the 6-yard box for the strike.
Defensively, the Frogs only allowed two Sooner shots in each half and none on goal. Lauren Kellett made her collegiate debut in goal, replacing Emily Alvarado at the beginning of the second half.
Stat of the Game
5 – Yazmeen Ryan has contributed to multiple goals in a game for the fifth time in her career.
Quotes of the Game
Head Coach Eric Bell
On playing the first game this spring:
"It was great to get back on the field and it was a good result. I am happy we came away, pretty much, unscathed and we did some really good things. Some things we will have to watch on tape and get better. Like I told our group, it's hard to win college soccer games. Hats off to them for getting it done against a worthy opponent, but there is work to be done.
Notes
• TCU improved to 5-2-2 against Oklahoma all-time at home.
• TCU had the second-most shots in a game this season with 23.
• TCU tallied its eight shutout of the season.
• Messiah Bright scored her second goal of the season.
• Bright's game-winning goal was the eighth of her career.
• Bright now has 47 points in her career, passing Allison Ganter (2014-17) for 10th on the all-time points list.
• Ryan and Bright recorded the 20th goals of their career, tying them both for second in program history with Jackie Torda (2007-10)
• Ryan's 18 assists also propels her to second all-time, tied with Allison Calleri (1996-99).
• Ryan notched her 58th career point, moving her past Emma Heckendorn (2014-17) into fifth place all-time.
• Lauren Kellett made her collegiate debut in goal for TCU.
• Emily Alvarado and Kellett combined for the clean sheet.
• Brandi Peterson, Marz Akins and Yazmeen Ryan played the entirety of the game.
Up Next
The Frogs have the week off before they host Oklahoma State on April 5 at Garvey-Rosenthal Stadium. The game will be on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
GoFrogs: No. 4 TCU Wins Spring Opener Against Oklahoma
FORT WORTH – In an offensive frenzy that saw 23 Horned Frog shots, the No. 4 TCU soccer team took down Oklahoma, 2-0. Two tallies back-to-back in the first half helped guide the Frogs to victory. The game marked a return to the field for the first time since Nov. 6.
The Rundown
TCU (9-0-1) put together two very strong offensive halves of play, recording 11 shots in the first period and 12 in the second.
Messiah Bright got the Frogs on the board first in the 32nd minute, beating Oklahoma goalkeeper Leah Radow in a one-on-one off a beautiful feed from Yazmeen Ryan. With the goalkeeper out of position, Bright tapped in her second goal of the season to open the scoring. The tally stood up as the game-winning goal.
Just a minute later, Ryan got in on the scoring with a rocket past the keeper. The shot beat her to the right post. The feed from Gracie Brian put the senior in prime position just outside the 6-yard box for the strike.
Defensively, the Frogs only allowed two Sooner shots in each half and none on goal. Lauren Kellett made her collegiate debut in goal, replacing Emily Alvarado at the beginning of the second half.
Stat of the Game
5 – Yazmeen Ryan has contributed to multiple goals in a game for the fifth time in her career.
Quotes of the Game
Head Coach Eric Bell
On playing the first game this spring:
"It was great to get back on the field and it was a good result. I am happy we came away, pretty much, unscathed and we did some really good things. Some things we will have to watch on tape and get better. Like I told our group, it's hard to win college soccer games. Hats off to them for getting it done against a worthy opponent, but there is work to be done.
Notes
• TCU improved to 5-2-2 against Oklahoma all-time at home.
• TCU had the second-most shots in a game this season with 23.
• TCU tallied its eight shutout of the season.
• Messiah Bright scored her second goal of the season.
• Bright's game-winning goal was the eighth of her career.
• Bright now has 47 points in her career, passing Allison Ganter (2014-17) for 10th on the all-time points list.
• Ryan and Bright recorded the 20th goals of their career, tying them both for second in program history with Jackie Torda (2007-10)
• Ryan's 18 assists also propels her to second all-time, tied with Allison Calleri (1996-99).
• Ryan notched her 58th career point, moving her past Emma Heckendorn (2014-17) into fifth place all-time.
• Lauren Kellett made her collegiate debut in goal for TCU.
• Emily Alvarado and Kellett combined for the clean sheet.
• Brandi Peterson, Marz Akins and Yazmeen Ryan played the entirety of the game.
Up Next
The Frogs have the week off before they host Oklahoma State on April 5 at Garvey-Rosenthal Stadium. The game will be on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
