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GoFrogs: TCU Stays Unbeaten, Tops Oklahoma 1-0
NORMAN, Okla. –.Grace Collins' tally in the 73rd minute stood up as the game-winning goal as No. 4 TCU picked up a 1-0 win at Oklahoma on Friday night. In the contest, Emily Alvarado made five saves to become TCU's all-time shutout record holder with 19.
The Rundown
TCU controlled the bulk of the play in the first half, outshooting the Sooners 10-3 in the frame. The Frogs best look of the half came in the 38th minute when Payton Crews ripped a shot from the top of the 18. Sooner goalkeeper Nikki Panas dove and got her hands on the ball just before it crossed the goal line.
It was more of the same in the second half as the Frogs controlled the majority of the possession.
The Frogs finally found the back of the net in the 73rd minute. Crews sent a cross field feed right to the foot of a streaking Grace Collins. She worked around her defender and ripped home the game-winner.
Emily Alvarado made five saves in the contest to record her sixth shutout of the season. Her best came about five minutes after the Frogs took the lead as she made a leaping stop on a shot from distance.
Stat of the Game
19 – With her 19th career shutout, Emily Alvarado now owns the school record for career shutouts. The record was previously held by Vittoria Arnold (2012-14) and Maribeth Forrest (1987-90).
Quotes of the Game
Head Coach Eric Bell
On the game:
"I'm really proud of our group. We had some adversity throughout the week. Coming out the road and taking care of business was good. It would have been a bad deal for us if we played the way that we did and not come away with a result. Sometimes that happens in soccer, but today it didn't. I think we earned the result today against a very tough defending team that is hard to break down."
On Emily setting the career record:
"I'm very proud of her. She has put in the work and has earned it. She has come a long way. She came to a program that was kind of fledgling and trying to do things the right way. She believed in us. Now she is reaping the benefits of all her hard work and the team's hard work. I couldn't be more happy for her.
Notes
• TCU is unbeaten through eight games for the first time since the 2018 campaign.
• TCU outshot its opponents for the fourth time this season.
• TCU tallied its sixth shutout of the season.
• TCU registered double-digit shots for the eighth time this season.
• Olivia Hasler made her first career start.
• Grace Collins scored her career-high fourth goal of the season and the seventh of her career.
• Collins' game-winning goal was the second of her career.
• Payton Crews picked up her third assist of the season and the sixth of her career.
• Chaylyn Hubbard, Marz Akins, Tijana Duricek, Grace Collins, Brandi Peterson and Gracie Brian played the entirety of the match.
Next
TCU (7-0-1) concludes the 2020 season Friday night when it hosts nationally-ranked West Virginia (7-1-0). The outcome of that contest will determine the 2020 Big 12 regular season champion. The contest will be televised on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
GoFrogs: TCU Stays Unbeaten, Tops Oklahoma 1-0
NORMAN, Okla. –.Grace Collins' tally in the 73rd minute stood up as the game-winning goal as No. 4 TCU picked up a 1-0 win at Oklahoma on Friday night. In the contest, Emily Alvarado made five saves to become TCU's all-time shutout record holder with 19.
The Rundown
TCU controlled the bulk of the play in the first half, outshooting the Sooners 10-3 in the frame. The Frogs best look of the half came in the 38th minute when Payton Crews ripped a shot from the top of the 18. Sooner goalkeeper Nikki Panas dove and got her hands on the ball just before it crossed the goal line.
It was more of the same in the second half as the Frogs controlled the majority of the possession.
The Frogs finally found the back of the net in the 73rd minute. Crews sent a cross field feed right to the foot of a streaking Grace Collins. She worked around her defender and ripped home the game-winner.
Emily Alvarado made five saves in the contest to record her sixth shutout of the season. Her best came about five minutes after the Frogs took the lead as she made a leaping stop on a shot from distance.
Stat of the Game
19 – With her 19th career shutout, Emily Alvarado now owns the school record for career shutouts. The record was previously held by Vittoria Arnold (2012-14) and Maribeth Forrest (1987-90).
Quotes of the Game
Head Coach Eric Bell
On the game:
"I'm really proud of our group. We had some adversity throughout the week. Coming out the road and taking care of business was good. It would have been a bad deal for us if we played the way that we did and not come away with a result. Sometimes that happens in soccer, but today it didn't. I think we earned the result today against a very tough defending team that is hard to break down."
On Emily setting the career record:
"I'm very proud of her. She has put in the work and has earned it. She has come a long way. She came to a program that was kind of fledgling and trying to do things the right way. She believed in us. Now she is reaping the benefits of all her hard work and the team's hard work. I couldn't be more happy for her.
Notes
• TCU is unbeaten through eight games for the first time since the 2018 campaign.
• TCU outshot its opponents for the fourth time this season.
• TCU tallied its sixth shutout of the season.
• TCU registered double-digit shots for the eighth time this season.
• Olivia Hasler made her first career start.
• Grace Collins scored her career-high fourth goal of the season and the seventh of her career.
• Collins' game-winning goal was the second of her career.
• Payton Crews picked up her third assist of the season and the sixth of her career.
• Chaylyn Hubbard, Marz Akins, Tijana Duricek, Grace Collins, Brandi Peterson and Gracie Brian played the entirety of the match.
Next
TCU (7-0-1) concludes the 2020 season Friday night when it hosts nationally-ranked West Virginia (7-1-0). The outcome of that contest will determine the 2020 Big 12 regular season champion. The contest will be televised on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
