TCU
13-2-2, 8-0-2
Iowa State
3-9-5, 1-5-3
No. 8 TCU Cruises Past Iowa State, 4-1
10/20/2024 4:55:00 PM | Women's Soccer
AMES, IA. - The No. 8 ranked TCU women's soccer team extended its unbeaten streak to 11 matches and its winning streak to five games as the Horned Frogs cruised past Iowa State, 4-1, on Sunday afternoon at the Cyclone Sports Complex. Bella Diorio led the way for the Frogs as she notched a brace. Megan Plaschko tied her season-high with five saves.
The Rundown
TCU jumped out to an early lead with a goal in the seventh minute. Seven Castain found Bella Diorio dashing down the middle of the pitch and placed a perfect ball for Diorio for a one-touch goal.
The Frogs carried that 1-0 lead into the half, holding a 12-5 advantage in shots.
Just three minutes into the second half, AJ Hennessey extended the Frogs' lead to 2-0. Hennessey took the ball around midfield and put her defender in a spin cycle with an array of elaborate moves before firing a rocket into the back of the net.
In the 51st minute, Diorio struck again for her second goal of the contest. Oli Pena got the play started with a feed to Hennessey who found a streaking Diorio. She worked around her defender and fired home a low shot to the far post for a 3-0 lead.
In the 60th minute, Caroline Kelly made it 4-0. Diorio beat her defender down the line and found Kelly crashing towards goal. Kelly used her left foot to put the ball past the Cyclone goalkeeper.
Iowa State broke up the Frogs' shutout bid in the 76th minute to make the score, 4-1. Megan Plaschko and Olivia Geller combined to make six stops in the game.
Quote of the Game
Head Coach Eric Bell
On today's game
"Really good performance by our group. It is hard to score goals and to score eight goals in two games on a five-day road trip is impressive. Proud of the effort, concentration and focus they have brought to the games, which has been rewarded. Really proud of the group and we will get ready for Friday."
Notes
• TCU outshot its opponent for the 13th time this year (23-12).
• TCU extended its unbeaten streak to 11 games (9-0-2).
• TCU is unbeaten in Big 12 play (8-0-2).
• TCU has scored three or more goals in five straight games.
• Bella Diorio scored her ninth and 10th career goals.
• Diorio notched her fourth assist of the season and the eighth of her career.
• Diorio tallied five points in the contest, marking a new career-high.
• AJ Hennessey notched her fourth goal of the season and the ninth of her career.
• Hennessey tallied her second assist of the year and ninth of her career.
• Caroline Kelly notched her 10th goal of the season and the 41st of her career.
• Megan Plashcko tied a season-high with five saves.
Up Next
No. 8 TCU (13-2-2, 8-0-2 Big 12) heads to Stillwater to take on Oklahoma State on Friday in the regular season finale. First touch is set for 7 p.m. and the match will be televised on ESPN+
Team Stats
Bella Diorio (10)
Assisted By: Seven Castain
GOAL by TCU Diorio, Bella Assist by Castain, Seven.
06:42
AJ Hennessey (4)
GOAL by TCU Hennessey, AJ.
47:10
Bella Diorio (10)
Assisted By: Oli Pena , AJ Hennessey
GOAL by TCU Diorio, Bella Assist by Pena, Oli and Hennessey, AJ.
50:15
Caroline Kelly (10)
Assisted By: Bella Diorio
GOAL by TCU Kelly, Caroline Assist by Diorio, Bella.
59:09
Lauren McConnell (2)
GOAL by IAST McConnell, Lauren.
75:06
