Friday, September 21
Fort Worth, Texas
Noon CT
TCU
vs
Iowa State
Iowa State Game Moved to Noon
9/20/2018 1:11:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Frogs kick off seventh season in the Big 12
FORT WORTH – Due to inclement weather predictions, TCU's Big 12 opening conference soccer match against Iowa State has been moved to a Noon start at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium. TCU is in its seventh season in the Big 12 Conference.
TCU NOTABLES
• TCU wrapped up its non-conference slate with a 7-1-1 record.
• TCU's schedule to this point is ranked as the 14th toughest in the NCAA.
• TCU sits ninth in the first RPI ranking released on Monday which is tops in the Big 12.
• TCU scored six goals in a defeat of No. 18 Butler. It was the first time since the 2016 season that the Frogs have scored that many goals in game.
• TCU is tied for sixth nationally with six shutouts this season.
• Kayla Hill, who scored the 14th hat trick in school history, is one of 38 players in the NCAA to score three goals in a game this year.
• Hill also recorded her team-leading third game-winning goal this season, a mark that ranks 13th in the nation.
• Maddy Warren scored her fifth goal of the season and is tied for fifth among NCAA freshman in goals scored and total points (12).
• Katie Lund and Emily Alvarado have combined to allow the fourth fewest goals in the Big 12 this season.
IOWA STATE NOTABLES
• Iowa State has lost three straight games entering the weekend and finished the non-conference schedule with a 2-7-1 record.
• The Cyclones are 0-3-1 in road matches this season.
• Emily Steil, Kasey Opfer and Courtney Powell are tied for the team lead with two goals each.
• In goal, Dayja Schwichtenberg has played every minute of the season. She has a 1.53 GAA and a .742 save percentage.
SERIES NOTABLES
• Friday's meeting will be the eighth in the all-time series with six of the seven previous meetings coming since TCU joined the Big 12 in 2012.
• TCU holds a 4-2-1 series lead and is 3-0 all-time against the Cyclones in Fort Worth.
• Since joining the Big 12, TCU is 3-2-1 against the Cyclones.
ELITE COMPANY
On Sunday against Butler, Kayla Hill became the 14th player in program history to notch a hat trick. She is the first Horned Frog since Allison Ganter against Texas Southern on Sept. 4, 2016 to tally a hat trick.
The three goals pushed Hill's season total to a career-high five goals. She leads the team with three game-wininng goals.
TOUGH SLATE
The Horned Frogs navigated through a tough non-conference schedule to the tune of a 7-1-1 record. TCU's schedule ranks as the 14th toughest in the nation and tops in the Big 12.
The Frogs' nine opponents this season own a combined record of 45-19-5 for a .688 win percentage.
MAKING THEIR MARK
While small in actual number, the six freshmen have made a big impact on the squad this season. They have combined to score eight goals and have pitched in seven assists for 23 points. Additionally, the group has three game-winning goals.
Maddy Warren leads the team with five goals and two assists.
SPREADING THE WEALTH
The Horned Frogs rank sixth in the Big 12 this season with 21 goals scored. Twelve Frogs have contributed to the 21 goals. With 12 goal scorers on the season, TCU is tied for third nationally.
Additionally, three Frogs have contributed an assist giving TCU 16 players with at least one point this season.
Seven Frogs have tallied their first career goals this season, while eight have registered their first career point.
CHASING HISTORY
This year's group of nine seniors is chasing history as they look to depart as the all-time winningest class in program history. The group has already amassed 39 victories after opening the 2018 campaign with seven wins.
The 2017 senior quartet of Emma Heckendorn, Allison Ganter, Ryan Williams and Tanner Wallace set the standard, leading TCU to 40 victories in their careers.
TCU NOTABLES
• TCU wrapped up its non-conference slate with a 7-1-1 record.
• TCU's schedule to this point is ranked as the 14th toughest in the NCAA.
• TCU sits ninth in the first RPI ranking released on Monday which is tops in the Big 12.
• TCU scored six goals in a defeat of No. 18 Butler. It was the first time since the 2016 season that the Frogs have scored that many goals in game.
• TCU is tied for sixth nationally with six shutouts this season.
• Kayla Hill, who scored the 14th hat trick in school history, is one of 38 players in the NCAA to score three goals in a game this year.
• Hill also recorded her team-leading third game-winning goal this season, a mark that ranks 13th in the nation.
• Maddy Warren scored her fifth goal of the season and is tied for fifth among NCAA freshman in goals scored and total points (12).
• Katie Lund and Emily Alvarado have combined to allow the fourth fewest goals in the Big 12 this season.
IOWA STATE NOTABLES
• Iowa State has lost three straight games entering the weekend and finished the non-conference schedule with a 2-7-1 record.
• The Cyclones are 0-3-1 in road matches this season.
• Emily Steil, Kasey Opfer and Courtney Powell are tied for the team lead with two goals each.
• In goal, Dayja Schwichtenberg has played every minute of the season. She has a 1.53 GAA and a .742 save percentage.
SERIES NOTABLES
• Friday's meeting will be the eighth in the all-time series with six of the seven previous meetings coming since TCU joined the Big 12 in 2012.
• TCU holds a 4-2-1 series lead and is 3-0 all-time against the Cyclones in Fort Worth.
• Since joining the Big 12, TCU is 3-2-1 against the Cyclones.
ELITE COMPANY
On Sunday against Butler, Kayla Hill became the 14th player in program history to notch a hat trick. She is the first Horned Frog since Allison Ganter against Texas Southern on Sept. 4, 2016 to tally a hat trick.
The three goals pushed Hill's season total to a career-high five goals. She leads the team with three game-wininng goals.
TOUGH SLATE
The Horned Frogs navigated through a tough non-conference schedule to the tune of a 7-1-1 record. TCU's schedule ranks as the 14th toughest in the nation and tops in the Big 12.
The Frogs' nine opponents this season own a combined record of 45-19-5 for a .688 win percentage.
MAKING THEIR MARK
While small in actual number, the six freshmen have made a big impact on the squad this season. They have combined to score eight goals and have pitched in seven assists for 23 points. Additionally, the group has three game-winning goals.
Maddy Warren leads the team with five goals and two assists.
SPREADING THE WEALTH
The Horned Frogs rank sixth in the Big 12 this season with 21 goals scored. Twelve Frogs have contributed to the 21 goals. With 12 goal scorers on the season, TCU is tied for third nationally.
Additionally, three Frogs have contributed an assist giving TCU 16 players with at least one point this season.
Seven Frogs have tallied their first career goals this season, while eight have registered their first career point.
CHASING HISTORY
This year's group of nine seniors is chasing history as they look to depart as the all-time winningest class in program history. The group has already amassed 39 victories after opening the 2018 campaign with seven wins.
The 2017 senior quartet of Emma Heckendorn, Allison Ganter, Ryan Williams and Tanner Wallace set the standard, leading TCU to 40 victories in their careers.
Players Mentioned
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