TCU Topples No. 13 Texas Tech, 2-1

Friday, November 8

Kansas City, Mo.

7 p.m.

TCU

11-6-3

Texas Tech

15-3-2

TCU

Texas Tech

TCU Topples No. 13 Texas Tech, 2-1

11/8/2019 10:46:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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Bright scores both goals for TCU

KANSAS CITY – Messiah Bright scored both goals as TCU rallied to defeat No. 13 Texas Tech 2-1 on Friday night at Swope Soccer Village. The victory propels the Horned Frogs into the Big 12 Championship game for the third time in the last four seasons.

The Rundown
Just 53 seconds into the game, Texas Tech grabbed a 1-0 lead. Emily Alvarado made the leaping save on the initial shot, but Jordie Harr was there to clean up the rebound and give the Red Raiders the lead.

TCU weathered the storm and eventually turned the field in its favor. The hard work paid off in the 39^th minute when Yazmeen Ryan found Messiah Bright inside the six yard box. She lost her defender and deflected the game-tying goal just inside the near post. Minutes later, Alvarado made a diving stop to keep the game level at one heading to halftime.

The Horned Frogs came out charging in the second half and controlled much of the play. A strong defensive play from Payton Crews earned TCU a throw in. That translated into what would stand up as the game-winning goal. Tara Smith carried the ball into the attacking zone. Her passing attempt deflected off a Red Raider and found Bright. She shocked everyone with a string from an odd angle. Her shot sailed in high on the back post in the 67^th minute for a 2-1 lead.

Texas Tech didn't go quietly, generating numerous chances in the final five minutes, but the back line stood strong, blocking shot attempts and limiting the shots seen by Alvarado. She finished the match with six saves, four of which came in the second half.

Stat of the Game
3 – TCU scored four goals against Texas Tech this season, three of them have come off the foot of Messiah Bright.

Quotes of the Game
Head Coach Eric Bell
On the game:
"We responded in kind, in a way that mature teams do. You are looking for moments like that to kind of change the course of the season. Our kids stepped up, battled and created situations. Then you have the beast that was in beast-mode take care of it and give us two goals. I can't be more more of our group or more happy for our group."

On the falling behind and coming back:
"Those past experiences are huge. If you've already done it, then you know you can do it again. I think our team believes we can beat anybody and I believe we can beat anybody too. We are going to get ready for Sunday and do our best to win a championship."

On the back line of Chaylyn Hubbard, Payton Crews, Brandi Peterson and Tatum Condrey:
"Like I said to the group, they are blocking shots and heading balls out. They are clearing balls out. Emily is making big time saves. They are all sophomores! It's unbelievable. It's nice to see and the future is bright, but I'm going to live in the present, enjoy it and get ready for Kansas."

Notes
• TCU is advancing to its fourth Big 12 Championship game (2012, 2016, 2017).
• TCU is now 4-5-6 in the Big 12 Championships.
• TCU was outshot by its opponent for the 10th time this season.
• Emily Alvarado made six saves in the game.
• Messiah Bright scored her 11^th and 12^th goals of the season. Her 12 goals are the third-most in a single season in program history.
• Bright now has 18 career goals, which is tied for eighth all-time with Allison Ganter (2014-17) and Allison Calleri (1996-99).
• Yazmeen Ryan tied a single-season school record with her ninth assist (Emma Heckendorn, 2016). She now has 17 career assists, tying Sarah Campbell (1986-89) for third all-time.
• Yazmeen Ryan, Chaylyn Hubbard, Grace Collins, Payton Crews, Brandi Peterson, Tara Smith, Gracie Brian and Tatum Condrey played all 90 minutes.

Next
The Horned Frogs (11-6-3, 4-3-2) advance to the championship game for the third time in the last four seasons. TCU will face the tournament's No. 5 seed, Kansas on Sunday. The game will be televised on FS1 starting at 12:30 p.m.