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GoFrogs: No. 8 TCU Topples No. 9 Texas A&M, 2-1
FORT WORTH – No. 8 TCU held off No. 9 Texas A&M for a hard-fought 2-1 win Sunday night in front of a Garvey-Rosenthal attendance record 2,994 fans. Brandi Peterson accounted for the game-winning goal in the 77th minute.
The Rundown
TCU took control of the match early and never took its foot off the gas. The hard work was rewarded in the 11thminute as the Horned Frogs grabbed the lead. Jenna Winebrenner started the push downfield as she found Brandi Peterson streaking down the sideline. Attempting to cross the ball to a hard-charging Messiah Bright, Peterson's pass deflected off the right leg of an Aggie defender for an own goal and a 1-0 lead.
In the second half, TCU carried play for the first 10 minutes. Bright and Michelle Slater each had looks, but couldn't convert. A lot of back and forth ensued, but neither team was able to create many chances.
TCU finally got its insurance goal in the 77th minute. Gracie Brian fed Oli Pena at the top of the 18. Pena worked the ball to Peterson who battled to get some space between her and a defender. Her shot bent just inside the far post for a 2-0 lead.
Just 10 minutes later, the Aggies got on the board to cut the deficit in half on a goal by Taylor Pounds. Texas A&M kept pushing for the equalizer, creating back-to-back corners in the 87th minute, but TCU weathered the late push and held on for the win.
Stat of the Game
2,994 – TCU welcomed back a capacity crowd and it didn't disappoint as it established a stadium record attendance with 2,994 fans.
Quotes of the Game
Head Coach Eric Bell
On the atmosphere:
"We were hopeful we could draw a crowd like this playing a worthy opponent like Texas A&M. I'm thankful. We are really blessed to have support like this. It doesn't happen everywhere in the country. I know the players really appreciate it."
On defeating a highly-ranked opponent:
"I told the group that now that we've got the monkey off our back in beating A&M, now we can have the confidence that we can beat anyone we play. Hopefully it propels us to a quality non-conference schedule and then into Big 12 play."
Notes
• TCU has won eight straight home games dating back to 2020.
• TCU is unbeaten in its last 10 at home dating back to 2019.
• TCU registered double-digit shots for the second time this season.
• The last time TCU benefitted from an own goal was on Sept. 24, 2017 against Kansas State.
• Brandi Peterson scored her first goal of the season and the second of her career.
• Peterson's tally was her second career game-winning goal.
• Oli Pena collected her first career assist.
• Gracie Brian tallied her fourth assist of the season and the 14th of her career.
• Brian moves into a tie for 7th all-time with the 14 assists (Michelle Prokof, Kaylie Garcia, Michelle Nguyen and Tiffany Goetz).
• Peterson, Gracie Brian and Jenna Winebrenner played the entirety of the match.
Up Next
TCU (2-0) continues its three match homestand on Sunday, Aug. 29 when it hosts UTRGV. Game time is set for 1 p.m. The contest will be televised on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
GoFrogs: No. 8 TCU Topples No. 9 Texas A&M, 2-1
FORT WORTH – No. 8 TCU held off No. 9 Texas A&M for a hard-fought 2-1 win Sunday night in front of a Garvey-Rosenthal attendance record 2,994 fans. Brandi Peterson accounted for the game-winning goal in the 77th minute.
The Rundown
TCU took control of the match early and never took its foot off the gas. The hard work was rewarded in the 11thminute as the Horned Frogs grabbed the lead. Jenna Winebrenner started the push downfield as she found Brandi Peterson streaking down the sideline. Attempting to cross the ball to a hard-charging Messiah Bright, Peterson's pass deflected off the right leg of an Aggie defender for an own goal and a 1-0 lead.
In the second half, TCU carried play for the first 10 minutes. Bright and Michelle Slater each had looks, but couldn't convert. A lot of back and forth ensued, but neither team was able to create many chances.
TCU finally got its insurance goal in the 77th minute. Gracie Brian fed Oli Pena at the top of the 18. Pena worked the ball to Peterson who battled to get some space between her and a defender. Her shot bent just inside the far post for a 2-0 lead.
Just 10 minutes later, the Aggies got on the board to cut the deficit in half on a goal by Taylor Pounds. Texas A&M kept pushing for the equalizer, creating back-to-back corners in the 87th minute, but TCU weathered the late push and held on for the win.
Stat of the Game
2,994 – TCU welcomed back a capacity crowd and it didn't disappoint as it established a stadium record attendance with 2,994 fans.
Quotes of the Game
Head Coach Eric Bell
On the atmosphere:
"We were hopeful we could draw a crowd like this playing a worthy opponent like Texas A&M. I'm thankful. We are really blessed to have support like this. It doesn't happen everywhere in the country. I know the players really appreciate it."
On defeating a highly-ranked opponent:
"I told the group that now that we've got the monkey off our back in beating A&M, now we can have the confidence that we can beat anyone we play. Hopefully it propels us to a quality non-conference schedule and then into Big 12 play."
Notes
• TCU has won eight straight home games dating back to 2020.
• TCU is unbeaten in its last 10 at home dating back to 2019.
• TCU registered double-digit shots for the second time this season.
• The last time TCU benefitted from an own goal was on Sept. 24, 2017 against Kansas State.
• Brandi Peterson scored her first goal of the season and the second of her career.
• Peterson's tally was her second career game-winning goal.
• Oli Pena collected her first career assist.
• Gracie Brian tallied her fourth assist of the season and the 14th of her career.
• Brian moves into a tie for 7th all-time with the 14 assists (Michelle Prokof, Kaylie Garcia, Michelle Nguyen and Tiffany Goetz).
• Peterson, Gracie Brian and Jenna Winebrenner played the entirety of the match.
Up Next
TCU (2-0) continues its three match homestand on Sunday, Aug. 29 when it hosts UTRGV. Game time is set for 1 p.m. The contest will be televised on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
