Brian's Game-Winner Propels No. 12 TCU Over Kansas

Sunday, September 25

Lawrence, Kan.

3 p.m.

TCU

6-2-3, 1-0-1

Kansas

7-5-0, 0-2-0

TCU

Kansas

Brian's Game-Winner Propels No. 12 TCU Over Kansas

9/25/2022 5:41:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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Lauren Kellett posted four saves in her fourth shutout of the season

LAWRENCE, Kan. – No. 12 TCU remained unbeaten in conference play with a 1-0 win over Kansas Sunday afternoon at Rock Chalk Park. Gracie Brian scored the game-winner and Lauren Kellett posted four saves in the shutout.

The Rundown
In the 47th minute, Gracie Brian showed her power in the six as TCU struck first. After Camryn Lancaster's cross hit the top post, Brian turned and fired on the deflected ball to give TCU the 1-0 lead.

Kansas threatened throughout the second half, but Lauren Kellett held steady to make the stops. In the 75th minute, Kellett dove to her left and blocked a laser from Kansas' Avery Smith. She made another stellar play in the 83rd minute as she made a leaping save to prevent the Kansas equalizer.

The first half was a back-and-forth contest. TCU's best scoring opportunity came in the 27th minute when Chaylyn Hubbard dribbled up the right side and delivered a beautiful cross to Brian, but her header went wide left.

TCU's defense played steadily throughout the whole contest. After limiting the Jayhawks to just one shot attempt in the first half, the Frogs held Kansas to six shots total. Kellett finished the day with four saves in her fourth shutout of the season.

Stat of the Game
10 – With her goal against Kansas, Gracie Brian has scored 10 game-winning goals in her career.

Quotes of the Game
Head Coach Eric Bell
Overall thoughts on the game
"I thought we played a really good tactical game. We came out and did the things we were looking to do from an attacking and defensive perspective. We got into a rhythm really fast. It's hard to win in the conference, especially on the road and I'm happy we could come away with a win."

On Gracie Brian's ability to score
"I think that she's got the knack. They don't always look pretty, but she's figured out a way to be at the right place and the right time. Sometimes they go in and sometimes they don't, but she's always there when the ball is dropping or falling. She's always in the right place at the right time to give us a chance to score."

On Lauren Kellett's day
"She's super-duper athletic. She can do a lot of things because of her physical gifts. Hopefully she starts to get into a little bit of a rhythm now. The sky is the limit for her."

Notes
• TCU is riding a five-game unbeaten streak (3-0-2).
• TCU is unbeaten in the Big 12 Conference (1-0-1).
• TCU has won the last three matchups against Kansas.
• TCU outshot its opponent for the eighth time this season.
• TCU has recorded double-digit shot attempts in every game this season.
• TCU held Kansas to four shots on goal.
• TCU recorded more corner kicks than its opponent for the ninth time this season.
• Gracie Brian scored her third goal of the season and the 22nd of her career.
• Camryn Lancaster tallied her first assist of the season and the 13th of her career.
• Lauren Kellett posted her fourth shutout of the season and the 14th of her career.
• Grace Coppinger and Olivia Hasler played the entire match.

Up Next
No. 12 TCU (6-2-3, 1-0-1 Big 12) takes on Kansas State (4-5-2, 0-1-1 Big 12) Friday night at 7 p.m. in Manhattan, Kan. The game will be televised on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.