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Big First Half Leads No. 9 TCU To Win At Iowa State - TCU Athletics
AMES, Iowa – TCU used a three-goal first half and stout defense to push its unbeaten streak to five games with a 3-0 win at Iowa State Sunday afternoon. Camryn
GoFrogs: Big First Half Leads No. 9 TCU To Win At Iowa State
AMES, Iowa – TCU used a three-goal first half and stout defense to push its unbeaten streak to five games with a 3-0 win at Iowa State Sunday afternoon. Camryn Lancaster, Messiah Bright and Brandi Peterson each tallied a goal in the win. Lauren Kellett and Kinsey Ehmann combined to register TCU's fourth straight shutout victory.
The Rundown
TCU had its foot on the gas from the opening touch. Chances came early and often and the Horned Frogs were rewarded with a 1-0 lead less than five minutes into the game. Camryn Lancaster outraced her defender on a through ball pass from Gracie Brian and knocked it in for the opening goal of the frame.
In the 18th minute, TCU extended its lead to 2-0. After being denied on two shots earlier in the half, Messiah Bright finally scored as she headed in a Grace Collins' corner kick for her eighth goal of the season.
Brandi Peterson put the exclamation point on the half with her second goal of the season in the final minute of the frame. She fired a rising shot from about 30 yards out that tucked in just under the crossbar for a 3-0 lead.
TCU did everything but score in the second half. The Frogs fired off 10 shots in the frame and had lots of quality looks but couldn't score. The Cylcone keepers combined to make five saves in the frame to keep the Frogs off the board.
On the defensive side of the game, TCU allowed just five shots and only one on goal. Four of the five Cyclone shots came in the first half.
Stat of the Game
30 – Messiah Bright is only the second Horned Frog in program history to reach the 30 goal mark, joining Jordan Calhoun (36, 2008-11).
Quotes of the Game
Head Coach Eric Bell
On the weekend:
"It's a tough weekend from playing at West Virginia and then traveling to Ames. I'm really proud of the group for the professional way in which they approached this game and this weekend. We were dialed in mentally and really focused. They made a difficult trip look easy.
"To get two shutouts over the weekend, Lauren Kellett needs to be commended for the job she's done in goal. Also credit to Kinsey Ehmann in today's game. Messiah Bright has been fantastic and she gets a milestone goal today. Just a fantastic team effort in both games. I'm proud of our group."
On Messiah Bright's milestone goal:
"She's been one of the best forwards in our league and in the country. She's helped take our program to a different level. She's a fantastic young lady and a fantastic soccer player. She's going to continue doing great things and I think the best is yet to come for her."
Notes
• TCU is unbeaten in its last five games (4-0-1).
• TCU tallied its ninth shutout of the season.
• TCU has registered four straight shutouts for the third time in program history (2015 and 2020).
• TCU tallied double-digit shots for the 15th time this season.
• TCU outshot its opponent for the ninth time this season.
• TCU played 23 players in the contest.
• For the second time this season, Lauren Kellett and Kinsey Ehmann combine on a shutout.
• Camryn Lancaster scored her sixth goal of the season and her first career game-winning goal.
• Messiah Bright tallied her eighth goal of the season and the 30th of her career.
• Gracie Brian recorded her sixth assist of the season and the 16th of her career.
• Grace Collins notched her eighth assist of the year and the 18th of her career.
• Collins is now tied for third all-time in assists with Allison Calleri (1996-99).
• Collins moved into a tie for seventh all-time with 56 points.
• Brandi Peterson scored her second goal of the season and the third of her career.
Up Next
TCU (13-2-1, 5-1-1) returns home for its final regular season match on Friday night when it hosts Kansas State. Match time is set for 7 p.m.
