TCU
1-2-1, 0-0-0
UAB
2-2-1, 0-0-0
Kellett Sets TCU Career Shutout Mark
8/31/2023 10:20:00 PM | Women's Soccer
FORT WORTH - Lauren Kellett became TCU's all-time leader in shutouts Thursday night, passing Emily Alvarado (2017-21) with her 22nd career clean sheet. The contest ended in a 0-0 tie despite the Horned Frogs outshooting the Blazers, 18-3.
The Rundown
TCU picked up momentum at the end of the first half with a couple of quality looks. Back-to-back shots on frame by Marli Galdamez and Gracie Briand in the 39th minute forced the UAB goalkeeper to make two diving saves. TCU outshot UAB 4-2 in the first half.
In the second half the Frogs dominated possession for almost the entire 45 minutes, funneling 14 shots towards goal.
TCU had a fantastic look in the 61st minute off a corner kick opportunity. Brenna Brosam's header went just high over the net. Minutes later, off another corner kick opportunity, Oli Pena found Brian just inside the six, but the shot off her back heel trickled just wide of the net.
Lauren Kellett needed to make just one save in the game to record her record-breaking shutout.
Stat of the Game
22 - Lauren Kellett recorded her 22nd career shutout to become TCU's all-time leader.
Quote of the Game
Head Coach Eric Bell
Overall thoughts on the game
"It was a tale of two halves. We weren't particularly sharp in the first half and I think that showed. The second half was much better, but it was too late. We are learning some tough lessons right now and hopefully they figure out ways to be better and get better results. I thought UAB defended and worked their tails off to try to keep us off the board. It's hard to win college soccer games."
On Lauren Kellett
"It's an awesome accomplishment for an awesome young lady. I'm very proud of her. She's put in a lot of work and she's earned it."
Notes
• TCU outshot its opponent for the third time this season.
• TCU had double-digit corner kicks (16) for the first time this season.
• TCU did not allow a corner in the contest.
• Gracie Brian led the Horned Frogs with a season-high of five shots.
• Katrina Chong made her collegiate debut
• Brenna Brosam and Grace Coppinger played the entirety of the match.
Up Next
TCU (1-2-1) hosts Texas A&M on Sunday night. The game is slated to begin at 7 p.m. and will be televised on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
