Women's soccer edged by TCU, 1-0

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From SMUMustangs.com:

SMU Falls In Late Night Battle Against TCU

DALLAS (SMU) — After waiting out a three-hour weather delay, the SMU women's soccer program fell to TCU 1-0 in the early hours of Monday morning inside Washburne Stadium.

Kickoff was originally scheduled for 9:05 p.m., but due to lightning in the area followed by a downpour of rain, the match began at 11:59 p.m.

SMU did not let the weather or the late start disrupt its defensive mindset. The Mustangs withstood 18 shots (4 on goal) from the Horned Frogs, only allowing one goal.

The Mustangs had a pair of shots on goal but were unable to find the back of the net.

SMU moved to 4-2-0 on the season, while the Horned Frogs now hold a record of 4-1-0.

// HOW IT HAPPENED
After a scoreless first half, SMU's defense continued to make big plays as Lydia Ungashick chased down a TCU player inside the box blocking her shot and keeping the match tied.

TCU did not let up the offensive attack and continued to fire shots towards the goal.

The Horned Frogs broke the scoreless draw in the 66th minute as TCU's Bella Diorio bent one into the back of the net on a free kick from just outside the box.

In the 78th minute, SMU would have their best chance to even the score as Lou Brossault sent a free kick shot just over the crossbar from 10 yards outside of the box.

Goalkeeper Sierra Cota-Yarde started the match off strong, recording three saves in the first 12 minutes of action.

Eliana Salama had SMU's best chance at breaking the scoreless draw in the first as she took a turnover straight up the pitch and put one on the net but was saved by the diving TCU goalkeeper.

// OTHER NOTES
SMU is now 28-6-3 all-time versus TCU.
In her third season as head coach of the Mustangs, Nicole Nelson is now 25-12-6
SMU now holds a record of 22-6-3 at home since 2021.
The Mustangs are now to 466-242-59 all-time in program history.