Strong Second Half Leads No. 12 TCU Past Baylor

Sunday, October 23

Waco, Texas

1 p.m.

TCU

10-3-4, 5-1-2

Baylor

4-10-2, 2-6-0

TCU

Baylor

Strong Second Half Leads No. 12 TCU Past Baylor

10/23/2022 4:23:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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Brian, Heinrich scored for the Frogs

WACO, Texas – Two second-half goals propelled No. 12 TCU to a 2-0 win at Baylor on Sunday afternoon at Betty Lou Mays Soccer Field. Gracie Brian and Skylar Heinrich scored and Lauren Kellett finished the game with one save in her seventh shutout of the season.

The Rundown
TCU continued momentum built at the end of the first half to open the final 45. In the 54th minute, Megan Reilly delivered a perfect cross to a waiting Gracie Brian inside the six, who headed the ball in the lower left corner to give the Frogs the 1-0 lead.

Despite several quality looks throughout the second half, the Frogs did not score again until the 72nd minute. Seven Castain fed a sprinting AJ Hennessey, who delivered a stellar cross along the goal line to Skylar Heinrich for the tap-in goal, giving TCU a 2-0 advantage.

Baylor opened the game on the attack, controlling the play in the first 10 minutes. In the 5th minute, Lauren Kellett made a leaping save to punch the ball out and keep the Bears off the scoreboard.

The rest of the first half was controlled by the Horned Frogs. Kennedy Clountz threatened for TCU as she tallied two stellar shots on goal in the 11th and 13th minute, but Baylor's goalkeeper was there to make the save.

TCU had an impressive final nine minutes of play as the Frogs tallied four shots and five corners to end the half. In the 40th minute, Seven Castain had a beautiful header attempt but was saved in the lower right corner of the net.

Stat of the Game
24 – Gracie Brian scored her 24th goal of her career, moving into a tie for fourth all-time (24, Sarah Campbell 1986-89).

Quotes of the Game
Head Coach Eric Bell
Overall thoughts on the game
"In the first 10-15 minutes, we started on the back foot. After that, we changed some things. put different people into the game and I think they brought an energy that was positive. We were able to play TCU soccer and capitalize on opportunities. This is the first time we've beaten them at this place since I've been here, so it's a big deal.

On scoring off crosses
"This whole crossing and finishing thing has been a big topic for us for a long time. To be able to score two goals in that fashion was awesome. It's been a point of emphasis for us."

On Skylar Heinrich's first goal of the season
"It's awesome. I'm happy for her. The build up to the goal was fantastic and she got a great serve for AJ. I'm proud of her and she's worked really hard to get to that spot."

Notes
• TCU has tallied double-digit shot attempts in every game this season.
• TCU has outshot opponents in 14 of 17 games this season.
• TCU has tallied 20+ shot attempts in each of the last two games.
• TCU has tallied double-digit corners in three of four games this season.
• TCU held Baylor to one shot on goal.
• Gracie Brian scored her fifth goal of the season and the 24th of her career.
• Brian has three game-winning scores this season and the 11th of her career.
• Skylar Heinrich scored her first goal of the season and the 17th of her career.
• Megan Reilly notched her second assist of the season and the 12th of her career.
• Kennedy Clountz recorded her second assist of the season.
• AJ Hennessey recorded her first career assist.
• Seven Castain notched her third assist of the season.
• Lauren Kellett recorded her seventh shutout this season and the 17th of her career.
• Grace Coppinger and Olivia Hasler played the entire match.

Up Next
No. 12 TCU (10-3-4, 5-1-2 Big 12) hosts Texas Tech (9-3-5, 5-1-2) in the regular season finale on Thursday night at 7 p.m. at Garvey-Rosenthal. The game will be televised on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.