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Soccer Gets Win With Second-Straight Shut-Out
August 27, 2006 | Women's Soccer
Aug. 27, 2006
LUBBOCK, Texas - The Texas Tech women's soccer team won its home-opening match on Sunday, shutting-out TCU by a score of 2-0 at R.P. Fuller Stadium.
The Red Raiders improve to 2-0 on the season with the victory, while the Horned Frogs drop to 0-2. Texas Tech gained an early lead after freshman defender Sarabeth Clopton posted a goal at the 1:53 mark with an assist by freshman forward Emmie Bennett. The Red Raider's second goal was an own goal at the 19th minute.
"It was an excellent all-around performance," said Tech head coach Neil McGuire. "The players played with discipline, integrity and togetherness. All of the preparations in preseason were worthwhile. It was a well deserved victory."
Texas Tech soccer will travel to West Lafayette, Ind., to face Purdue on Fri., Sept 1, at 4:30 p.m. CDT. Purdue is 1-1 on the season, going into its match against Cincinnati on Tuesday. On Sat., Sept. 2, at 6 p.m. CDT, the Red Raiders will play at Indiana. The Hoosiers are 0-1 and will play Baylor on Friday prior to hosting Tech.
For tickets to Texas Tech soccer, please contact (888) GO-BIG-12 or (806) 742-TECH or stop by the Texas Tech Athletic Ticket Office in the north end of Jones SBC Stadium. Tickets also can be purchased through the Texas Tech athletic website at www.texastech.com and at area United Supermarket and Select-a-Seat locations.
