TCU
7-2-1, 2-0-1
Arizona
6-3-1, 1-2-0
Horned Frogs Blank Wildcats, 1-0
9/22/2024 3:52:00 PM | Women's Soccer
FORT WORTH - The TCU women's soccer team earned a hard-fought victory over Arizona, 1-0, on Sunday afternoon at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium. Caroline Kelly notched the game-winning goal in the 66th minute and the Horned Frogs held on for the win. The Frogs held Arizona to just three shots the entire contest.
The Rundown
In an exciting first half that ended scoreless, TCU had a number of looks at goal but could not convert. In the eighth minute, Lauren Memoly fired off a rocket from the top of the box but it was stopped by the Arizona goalkeeper.
In the 33rd minute, Cam Patton found Abigail Cox on a set piece. She got her right foot on the ball, but again, the Arizona goalkeeper was in position to make the stop.
TCU's best chance in the opening frame came in the 41th minute when Ainsley Moy's shot bounced off the crossbar.
In the second half, TCU controlled the tempo and continued to get more looks but it was not until the 66th minute that the Frogs finally broke through. Cox's shot was blocked inside the box and Kelly was right there for the rebound. Her shot found the back of the net to give the Frogs the 1-0 lead.
Arizona's lone look in the contest came in the 16th minute as Olivia Geller was there to make the stop on a header attempt inside the six.
Quote of the Game
Head Coach Eric Bell
Thoughts on the Game
"Sundays are hard here in Fort Worth, especially in late September. Really proud of our group. They dictated the tempo of the game against a quality opponent in Arizona."
Notes
• TCU outshot its opponent for the seventh time this season (15-3).
• TCU has given up two goals in the past five games.
• Caroline Kelly scored her fifth goal of the year and 36th overall.
• Kelly's goal marked her 11th game-winning goal in her career.
• Seven Castain, Abigail Cox and AJ Hennessey led the Frogs with three shots each.
• Jennie Immethun, Maddie Mooney and Cameron Patton all played the entirety of the match.
• Olivia Geller notched her third shutout this season.
Up Next
TCU (7-2-1, 2-0-1 Big 12) heads south to Houston to take on the Cougars on Thursday. First touch is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will be televised on ESPN+.
Team Stats
Caroline Kelly (5)
GOAL by TCU Kelly, Caroline.
66:26
