[2] TCU Topples [7] Memphis, 4-0, Advances to NCAA Third Round

Friday, November 21

Fort Worth, Texas

7 p.m.

TCU

17-2-2, 9-1-1

Memphis

17-1-3, 9-0-1

Memphis

TCU

[2] TCU Topples [7] Memphis, 4-0, Advances to NCAA Third Round

11/21/2025 11:21:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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Horned Frogs take down undefeated Tigers

FORT WORTH – Behind a dominant four-goal first half, the second-seeded TCU women's soccer team defeated Memphis, 4-0, on Friday night at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium.

THE RUNDOWN
TCU (17-2-2, 9-1-1 Big 12) took immediate control of the game from the moment the ball was kicked off and put numbers on the scoreboard to show for it. Coming into tonight Memphis had earned 12 shutouts on the season and allowed just six goals during the course of the regular season, but the Frogs put up a 4-0 ledger in the first 45 minutes that would be all they needed to take down the Tigers.

Exactly two minutes into the game, Emma Yolinsky sent in a lofted through ball right to Seven Castain who converted on the chance. Seven minutes later, Sydney Becerra lofted in a corner kick that was deflected by Morgan Brown and landed right near Katana Norman who converted and out the Frogs up 2-0.

The scoring was not done there, as moments later in the 12th minute Kamdyn Fuller fell down in the penalty box and no foul was called. After an official review, it was determined Fuller was fouled and a penalty kick was rewarded. Becerra scored on and converted the chance to increase the Frogs' advantage.

Closing in on the final five minutes of the match, Marli Galdamez dribbled a ball to Castain who put on a display of moves and rocketed in a left-footed shot to increase the advantage to four.

The second half was filled with a more competitive nature between the two squads. The Frogs barely outshot Memphis 8-6, and the two teams earned their fair share of chances. However, no true momentum was gained by either squad and both teams posted shutouts in the final 45 minutes. TCU was able to hold onto its early lead and punch its ticket to the NCAA Third Round.

Olivia Geller played all 90 minutes in goal and recorded three saves.

QUOTE OF THE GAME
Senior forward Seven Castain on being in this position in her senior season…
"It's kind of a dream. Senior year, I've been here when we were in the Sweet Sixteen my freshman year, and I was also here the year that we didn't make the tournament. I think that it's just a blessing to be here. To do it in my senior year with people that I love and care about is a great way to keep going. This team has so much potential, and I'm really excited to see where we take it."

GAME NOTABLES

TCU advanced to the NCAA Third Round for the fourth time in school history.
TCU will host the NCAA Third Round for the first time in program history.
Seven Castain scored her 16th and 17th goals this season in tonight's contest, moving her into tied for first in school history for goals in a single season.
Seven Castain is the second TCU women's soccer player ever to reach 40 career goals, joining Messiah Bright (50 goals).
Seven Castain recorded her second-straight multi-goal game and has scored five goals in the last two appearances.
Four goals marks TCU's largest margin of victory in an NCAA Second Round game since the 2020-21 season when TCU beat New Mexico State 6-2.
TCU defeated an undefeated team in the postseason for the first time in program history. The Frogs tied Georgetown 1-1 in the 2020 NCAA Third Round where TCU would advance on penalty kicks.
TCU's four first-half goals are tied for the most in that particular frame this season.
TCU hosted the NCAA Second Round at home for the first time in program history.
Sydney Becerra scored her fifth goal on the year in tonight's contest.
Katana Norman earned her first TCU score with her first-half goal.
The following players had assists tonight: Sydney Becerra (7th of season), Emma Yolinsky (5th of season), Morgan Brown (5th of season) and Marli Galdamez (3rd of season)
TCU outshot Memphis 17-10.
TCU posted a 5-3 corner kick advantage over the Tigers.
Breahn Fisher, Kaela Martinez, Marli Galdamez, Hannah Harms, Filippa Hoegild, Sadie Paul, Ally Brown, Evie Baker, Grace Vest and Quinn Cornog were substitutions for TCU tonight.

UP NEXT
TCU will face off against the reigning NCAA National Champions in North Carolina. That match will take place Monday, Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium.