Baylor Soccer Falls Against Texas Tech, 1-0

[Gilmore, Katy]

BAYLOR ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS – Oct. 4, 2024

Baylor Soccer Falls Against Texas Tech, 1-0
Bears held the Red Raiders scoreless through the first half
For more information contact: Katy Gilmore; 254-252-2182, katy_gilmore at baylor.edu<mailto:katy_gilmore at baylor.edu>

THE RUNDOWN
LUBBOCK, Texas – Baylor soccer fell against Texas Tech, 1-0, Friday night at the John Walker Soccer Complex.

The Bears defense kept Texas Tech in check in the first half, fielding eight shots from the Red Raiders. Azul Alvarez made two saves in the first half to keep Texas Tech scoreless in the first 45.

Ashley Merrill took the Bears’ only shot of the first half in the 11th minute but that would be the only chance for Baylor in the first half.

To get things started in the second half, Alvarez made a save in the 51st minute, but Texas Tech found the lead in the 62nd minute to go up 1-0.

Fending off the Red Raiders attack, BU’s Tyler Isgrig put the first shot on frame for the Green and Gold in the 74th minute but the Texas Tech goalkeeper came up with the save. Three minutes later, Isgrig took a shot from distance, but another diving save stopped Baylor from the equalizer.

After Isgrig’s second shot, neither team attempted a goal until the 90th minute when Texas Tech had a shot blocked, leading to the 1-0 victory for the Red Raiders.

HIGHLIGHTS

  *   Baylor had six players play the full 90 minutes
  *   Tyler isgrig and Ashley Merrill each put up two shots
  *   Isgrig had the Bears’ only shots on goal
  *   Azul Alvarez made four saves in goal
  *   Baylor is now6-5-3 on the season and 1-3-2 in conference play
WHAT'S NEXT
Up next, the Bears will head home to host Arizona State on Thursday, Oct. 10, and West Virginia on Sunday, Oct. 13.
- BaylorBears.com -

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Katy Gilmore | Associate Director of Athletic Communications
Department of Athletics | Baylor University
O: 254-710-2743 | C: 254-252-2182

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