Thursday, September 26
Fort Worth, Texas
7 p.m.
TCU
7-3-0, 1-0-0
2
vs
0
Oklahoma
5-4-2, 0-1-0
1
2
F
Oklahoma
0
0
0
TCU
2
0
2
TCU Opens Conference Play With Victory
9/26/2019 10:06:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Ryan posts second straight multi-goal game
FORT WORTH – TCU earned a pair of penalty kicks in the first half and Yazmeen Ryan converted both as the Horned Frogs defeated Oklahoma by a 2-0 score in the Big 12 opener for both teams. The Frogs limited the Sooners to just one shot on goal as Emily Alvarado notched her fifth shutout of the season.
The Rundown
A good run from Grace Collins early in the first had her with a good look at goal, but she was fouled inside the 18, setting up a penalty kick. Yazmeen Ryan was equal to the task as she slipped the ball passed the diving keeper for a 1-0 lead in the sixth minute.
In the 21st minute, Messiah Bright found herself with some open space, but she was fouled hard inside the 18 and the Frogs were awarded their second penalty kick of the contest. Ryan once again was called upon and easily deposited her second goal of the contest.
TCU had some good scoring chances in the second half, but couldn't add to its lead. Grace Collins saw two of her shots stopped, while Messiah Bright's bid sailed just over the crossbar.
The Horned Frogs' limited the Sooners to 11 shots in the game, only one of which found its way on goal. Emily Alvarado's only save of the contest came late in the first half on a long shot from distance off the foot of Kristina O'Donnell.
Stat of the Game
4 – Yazmeen Ryan has scored the last four goals for the Horned Frogs as she posts her second straight multi-goal game.
Quotes of the Game
Head Coach Eric Bell
On bouncing back
"We talked about it over the week and what we needed to do and I thought they responded. They came out and gave a yeoman's effort. That's commendable to them to be successful in a game like this. It's hard winning conference games. To be able to shut out a team like Oklahoma is awesome."
On Yazmeen Ryan
"Yaz is one of our most versatile players. She's very talented and we are fortunate to be able to play her in some different spots. She does it with a lot of enthusiasm. She just wants to help the team."
On the team play
"From the front players to the back players, we did a really good job of stifling a pretty good team. We didn't give up a whole lot through the run of play. We were pretty spot on defending their set pieces and not giving them a whole lot. I'm proud of that and proud to get a clean sheet."
Notes
• TCU improved to 3-3-2 in Big 12 openers.
• TCU tallied its sixth shutout of the season.
• The last time TCU converted two penalty kicks in a game was on Sept. 4, 2016 against Texas Southern.
• Yazmeen Ryan scored her fifth and sixth goals of the season, bringing her career total to 15.
• Ryan's four points in the game moved her career total to 43, tying her for 10th all-time with Jill Cook (1997-98) and Jamie Wolff (1989-92).
• Emily Alvarado recorded her fifth shutout of the season and the 11th of her career.
• Yazmeen Ryan, Michelle Slater, Brandi Peterson and Gracie Brian played all 90 minutes for the Frogs.
Next
The Horned Frogs (7-3, 1-0) host #18 Oklahoma State (7-1-2, 0-1) on Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. The game will be televised on FSSW+.
The Rundown
A good run from Grace Collins early in the first had her with a good look at goal, but she was fouled inside the 18, setting up a penalty kick. Yazmeen Ryan was equal to the task as she slipped the ball passed the diving keeper for a 1-0 lead in the sixth minute.
In the 21st minute, Messiah Bright found herself with some open space, but she was fouled hard inside the 18 and the Frogs were awarded their second penalty kick of the contest. Ryan once again was called upon and easily deposited her second goal of the contest.
TCU had some good scoring chances in the second half, but couldn't add to its lead. Grace Collins saw two of her shots stopped, while Messiah Bright's bid sailed just over the crossbar.
The Horned Frogs' limited the Sooners to 11 shots in the game, only one of which found its way on goal. Emily Alvarado's only save of the contest came late in the first half on a long shot from distance off the foot of Kristina O'Donnell.
Stat of the Game
4 – Yazmeen Ryan has scored the last four goals for the Horned Frogs as she posts her second straight multi-goal game.
Quotes of the Game
Head Coach Eric Bell
On bouncing back
"We talked about it over the week and what we needed to do and I thought they responded. They came out and gave a yeoman's effort. That's commendable to them to be successful in a game like this. It's hard winning conference games. To be able to shut out a team like Oklahoma is awesome."
On Yazmeen Ryan
"Yaz is one of our most versatile players. She's very talented and we are fortunate to be able to play her in some different spots. She does it with a lot of enthusiasm. She just wants to help the team."
On the team play
"From the front players to the back players, we did a really good job of stifling a pretty good team. We didn't give up a whole lot through the run of play. We were pretty spot on defending their set pieces and not giving them a whole lot. I'm proud of that and proud to get a clean sheet."
Notes
• TCU improved to 3-3-2 in Big 12 openers.
• TCU tallied its sixth shutout of the season.
• The last time TCU converted two penalty kicks in a game was on Sept. 4, 2016 against Texas Southern.
• Yazmeen Ryan scored her fifth and sixth goals of the season, bringing her career total to 15.
• Ryan's four points in the game moved her career total to 43, tying her for 10th all-time with Jill Cook (1997-98) and Jamie Wolff (1989-92).
• Emily Alvarado recorded her fifth shutout of the season and the 11th of her career.
• Yazmeen Ryan, Michelle Slater, Brandi Peterson and Gracie Brian played all 90 minutes for the Frogs.
Next
The Horned Frogs (7-3, 1-0) host #18 Oklahoma State (7-1-2, 0-1) on Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. The game will be televised on FSSW+.
Team Stats
OU
TCU
Goals
0
2
Shots
11
11
Shots on Goal
1
6
Saves
4
1
Corners
4
2
Fouls
5
10
Scoring Plays
Ryan, Yazmeen
TCU Ryan, Yazmeen PENALTY KICK GOAL.
5:20
Ryan, Yazmeen
TCU Ryan, Yazmeen PENALTY KICK GOAL.
20:58
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
mid
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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