TCU Scores Victory at No. 25 SMU

Sunday, September 1

Dallas, Texas

7 p.m.

TCU

3-1-0, 0-0-0

SMU

3-1-0, 0-0-0

TCU

SMU

TCU Scores Victory at No. 25 SMU

9/1/2019 10:30:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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Brian tallies fourth goal of the season

DALLAS – Gracie Brian's goal in the 56th minute was the lone tally as TCU handed No. 25 SMU its first loss of the season. Emily Alvarado made eight saves, including five in the second half, to lock up the Horned Frogs third straight shutout.

The Rundown
The team's played to a scoreless draw in the first half. TCU carried the bulk of the play early in the half, but SMU turned the tables in the second part of the half. At the break, the Mustangs held an 8-3 shot advantage.

SMU came out with a big push in the second half. Emily Alvarado made a shoulder stop in the 53^thminute after a Mustang forward broke free and was alone inside the six.

TCU rewarded her efforts in the 56^thminute on Brian's tally. Tara Smith carried the ball down the sideline. Her cross deflected off an SMU defender right to the foot of Brian. Her quick strike eluded the diving goalkeeper for the lone tally of the match.

Alvarado made a trio of acrobatic stops in the remaining 30 minutes to preserve the shutout. She finished the second half with five stops.

Stat of the Game
3 – Gracie Brian has scored in three straight games. She has four goals in her young career.

Quotes of the Game
Head Coach Eric Bell
On the game
"When you come across town to a ranked opponent and face a challenging environment and opponent and come out with a 1-0 win, that makes me pretty proud of our team."

On the defense and the play of Emily Alvarado:
"It starts all the way up in the front line and ends with her. When she needs to, she is able to make some incredible saves. We have to count on her from time to time to do that and that is something I have confidence in her to do. She played very well in goal today."

Notes
• TCU registered its third-straight shutout.
• The Horned Frogs have not allowed a goal in the last 302:27 of game action.
• TCU was outshot for the second time this season.
• Gracie Brian scored her fourth career goal.
• Tara Smith contributed an assist to give her nine for her career.
• Smith has at least a point in three straight games.
• Yazmeen Ryan, Tijana Duricek, Brandi Peterson, Michelle Slater and Gracie Brian played the entirety of the match.

Next
The Horned Frogs (3-1) return home for two matches starting Thursday night when they host Little Rock. Match time is set for 7 p.m. at Garvey-Rosenthal.