Junior Jackie Torda was honored on Monday as the Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Week.
Torda, a Colleyville native, netted the game-winning goal in TCU's 3-2 overtime victory at UNLV last weekend. On the play, Michelle Nguyen played a ball into the box to Torda who slid past a UNLV defender to toe the ball into the back of the net in the 98th minute. Earlier in the match, Torda put the Frogs on the board in the 36th minute, drilling a shot from 30 yards out into the upper half of the goal over the outstretched arms of UNLV goalkeeper Alicia Lugo.
With her two-goal outing, Torda moved into No. 6 all-time in career goals with 18 for her career.
TCU will close its regular season this Friday night against San Diego State. Start time for the match is set for 7 p.m. at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
TCU Tops UNLV in Vegas
Jackie Torda, a junior from Colleyville, put the Frogs on the board in the 36th minute, drilling a shot from 25 yards out into the back of the net over the outstretched arms of Lugo. In the 46th minute, sophomore Kaitlyn Shelledy netted her first goal of the season off a cross from Michelle Nguyen. On the play, Nguyen took a pass on the left side of the field and played it across the box to a streaking Shelledy who dived in front of the net to head the ball past Lugo.
TCU missed on several scoring opportunities late in the match as several Frogs had opportunities to break the 2-2 score. Torda fired first at the goal, but her shot hit the crossbar in the 82nd minute. A few minutes into the overtime, sophomore Katie Taylor appeared to have secured the TCU victory off a pass from Katie Runyon, but she was called for offsides on the play to keep the score knotted at 2-2. Shelledy almost found the back of the net midway through the overtime, but her shot hit the crossbar.Torda put TCU ahead for good in the contest in the 98th minute and secured the Purple and White's ninth victory of the season.
Overall, the Frogs, who hit two crossbars in the match, totaled 13 shots, including two in overtime. Torda led the offensive attack with two goals on three shots, while Jordan Calhoun, Nguyen and Shelledy chipped in with two apiece. Kelsey Walters had a solid night between the posts, saving six balls.
With the win, TCU moved to 9-8-0 overall and 2-4-0 in the Mountain West, while UNLV dropped to 5-7-5 overall and 1-3-1 in the MWC. By defeating the Rebels, the Frogs moved one step closer to qualifying for the 2009 Mountain West Conference Championship in two weeks. The Purple and White will close regular season action next Friday night at home against San Diego State. Start time is set for 7 p.m. at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium.
TCU missed on several scoring opportunities late in the match as several Frogs had opportunities to break the 2-2 score. Torda fired first at the goal, but her shot hit the crossbar in the 82nd minute. A few minutes into the overtime, sophomore Katie Taylor appeared to have secured the TCU victory off a pass from Katie Runyon, but she was called for offsides on the play to keep the score knotted at 2-2. Shelledy almost found the back of the net midway through the overtime, but her shot hit the crossbar.Torda put TCU ahead for good in the contest in the 98th minute and secured the Purple and White's ninth victory of the season.
Overall, the Frogs, who hit two crossbars in the match, totaled 13 shots, including two in overtime. Torda led the offensive attack with two goals on three shots, while Jordan Calhoun, Nguyen and Shelledy chipped in with two apiece. Kelsey Walters had a solid night between the posts, saving six balls.
With the win, TCU moved to 9-8-0 overall and 2-4-0 in the Mountain West, while UNLV dropped to 5-7-5 overall and 1-3-1 in the MWC. By defeating the Rebels, the Frogs moved one step closer to qualifying for the 2009 Mountain West Conference Championship in two weeks. The Purple and White will close regular season action next Friday night at home against San Diego State. Start time is set for 7 p.m. at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
TCU newest Athletic Director
TCU today announced that it has hired Christopher Michael Del Conte as the new athletics director for the University. Del Conte, who has 19 years professional experience in intercollegiate athletics, is the director of intercollegiate athletics for Rice University.
During his tenure as director of intercollegiate athletics at Rice, Del Conte had responsibility for 16 intercollegiate programs, 350 student-athletes, along with coaches and staff. Del Conte also designed, developed and managed the Rice Vision for the Second Century Campaign, which has raised over $90 million to date. He secured significant funds to build athletic facilities such as the Tudor Fieldhouse and Youngkin Center for Student Athlete Excellence, and also raised $4 million for upgrades to the football stadium. Del Conte also secured a marketing sponsorship and broadcast rights contract for Rice and maintained a focus on student-athlete academic achievement, resulting in numerous public recognition awards from the NCAA for the academic progress rate of student-athletes.
"We conducted a thorough national search, reviewed numerous résumés and ultimately found a stellar professional with the expertise and background to continue guiding our athletic program toward excellence," said TCU Chancellor Victor J. Boschini, Jr. "Christopher has extensive experience and proven ability in collegiate athletics and academic administration. He has successfully served in leadership positions in athletic programs throughout the country and guided the development of strategic partnerships, negotiated and managed key contracts, advanced student-athlete academic achievement, and ensured that athletics remained integrated with the strategic direction of each university he served."
"I am thrilled to be appointed TCU's athletics director," said Del Conte. "Athletics plays a vital role in the entire university experience and as such, it must remain an integral part of TCU's strategic direction. Doing so enhances and supports not only the student-athlete experience but also the collegiate experience of all TCU students. This program enjoys invaluable community involvement and support, has a history of excellence steeped in tradition and continues building its reputation on a national level. I look forward to carrying forward the great momentum that is clearly visible throughout the TCU athletic program."
Prior to Rice, Del Conte was the senior associate athletics director for external operations and sports programs for the University of Arizona in Tucson. In that role, Del Conte had responsibility for the planning, management and oversight of the day-to-day operation for the department of intercollegiate athletics. He also functioned as the chief financial officer for the department; managed external operations; had oversight and management of all contracts, ticket sales, broadcast rights fees, corporate sponsorships, and trademarks and licensing; and oversight of all facility construction.
He has served on various professional committees and associations including the Division 1A Directors' Association and the National Association of Directors of Athletic Development.
Del Conte received a bachelor's of arts degree in sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a master's of education, administration and supervision, from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington. Del Conte is married to Dr. Robin Ward and has two children, ages 8 and 7.
During his tenure as director of intercollegiate athletics at Rice, Del Conte had responsibility for 16 intercollegiate programs, 350 student-athletes, along with coaches and staff. Del Conte also designed, developed and managed the Rice Vision for the Second Century Campaign, which has raised over $90 million to date. He secured significant funds to build athletic facilities such as the Tudor Fieldhouse and Youngkin Center for Student Athlete Excellence, and also raised $4 million for upgrades to the football stadium. Del Conte also secured a marketing sponsorship and broadcast rights contract for Rice and maintained a focus on student-athlete academic achievement, resulting in numerous public recognition awards from the NCAA for the academic progress rate of student-athletes.
"We conducted a thorough national search, reviewed numerous résumés and ultimately found a stellar professional with the expertise and background to continue guiding our athletic program toward excellence," said TCU Chancellor Victor J. Boschini, Jr. "Christopher has extensive experience and proven ability in collegiate athletics and academic administration. He has successfully served in leadership positions in athletic programs throughout the country and guided the development of strategic partnerships, negotiated and managed key contracts, advanced student-athlete academic achievement, and ensured that athletics remained integrated with the strategic direction of each university he served."
"I am thrilled to be appointed TCU's athletics director," said Del Conte. "Athletics plays a vital role in the entire university experience and as such, it must remain an integral part of TCU's strategic direction. Doing so enhances and supports not only the student-athlete experience but also the collegiate experience of all TCU students. This program enjoys invaluable community involvement and support, has a history of excellence steeped in tradition and continues building its reputation on a national level. I look forward to carrying forward the great momentum that is clearly visible throughout the TCU athletic program."
Prior to Rice, Del Conte was the senior associate athletics director for external operations and sports programs for the University of Arizona in Tucson. In that role, Del Conte had responsibility for the planning, management and oversight of the day-to-day operation for the department of intercollegiate athletics. He also functioned as the chief financial officer for the department; managed external operations; had oversight and management of all contracts, ticket sales, broadcast rights fees, corporate sponsorships, and trademarks and licensing; and oversight of all facility construction.
He has served on various professional committees and associations including the Division 1A Directors' Association and the National Association of Directors of Athletic Development.
Del Conte received a bachelor's of arts degree in sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a master's of education, administration and supervision, from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington. Del Conte is married to Dr. Robin Ward and has two children, ages 8 and 7.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
TCU Drops Physical Match In Provo
TCU missed on several offensive chances on Saturday night, dropping a hard fought 2-0 decision to No. 11 BYU in front of 1,996 spectators at South Stadium.
The Horned Frogs, who continually pressured the No. 11 team in the country for most of the night, totaled 10 shots in a physical match in Provo, while claiming a 7-6 advantage in corner kicks in the contest. The Frogs, who's offensive attack found themselves deep in BYU territory many times, watched as one shot hit the post and Cougar keeper McKinzie Olson made a kick save midway through the second half to keep the Frogs off the board.
Calhoun, a sophomore from Norman, Okla, appeared to have scored from the left side of the field, but Olson made a kick save to keep the Frogs off the board. A few seconds later, Calhoun made a run into the Cougar defense, but her shot rocketed off the post.
With the loss, TCU moved to 8-8-0 on the year and 1-4-0 in the Mountain West Conference, while BYU improved to 13-2-2 and 4-0-1 in the MWC.
The Horned Frogs will next be in action at UNLV on Oct. 23. Start time for the match is set for 7 p.m. PT.
The Horned Frogs, who continually pressured the No. 11 team in the country for most of the night, totaled 10 shots in a physical match in Provo, while claiming a 7-6 advantage in corner kicks in the contest. The Frogs, who's offensive attack found themselves deep in BYU territory many times, watched as one shot hit the post and Cougar keeper McKinzie Olson made a kick save midway through the second half to keep the Frogs off the board.
Calhoun, a sophomore from Norman, Okla, appeared to have scored from the left side of the field, but Olson made a kick save to keep the Frogs off the board. A few seconds later, Calhoun made a run into the Cougar defense, but her shot rocketed off the post.
With the loss, TCU moved to 8-8-0 on the year and 1-4-0 in the Mountain West Conference, while BYU improved to 13-2-2 and 4-0-1 in the MWC.
The Horned Frogs will next be in action at UNLV on Oct. 23. Start time for the match is set for 7 p.m. PT.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Rally against Utah
Freshman Kaitlyn Reynolds netted a goal in the 83rd minute, but it wasn't enough as TCU dropped a 3-1 decision to Utah on Thursday night at Ute Field. Reynolds, a Houston native, drove a ball from about 40 yards over the top of Utah goalkeeper Hannah Turpen in the 83rd minute to net her first career goal and bring the scoreboard to 3-1 in favor of the Utes.
Overall, TCU outshot the Utes, 20-17, including 15-7 in the second half. Torda recorded five shots on Thursday night, while Calhoun and Karoly chipped in with three apiece.
Kelsey Walters recorded two saves at Ute Field, while Turpen posted seven on Thursday.
With the loss, TCU moved to 8-7-0 overall and 1-3-0 in the MWC, while Utah improved to 7-7-2 overall and 2-1-1 in the conference.
Overall, TCU outshot the Utes, 20-17, including 15-7 in the second half. Torda recorded five shots on Thursday night, while Calhoun and Karoly chipped in with three apiece.
Kelsey Walters recorded two saves at Ute Field, while Turpen posted seven on Thursday.
With the loss, TCU moved to 8-7-0 overall and 1-3-0 in the MWC, while Utah improved to 7-7-2 overall and 2-1-1 in the conference.
Monday, October 12, 2009
OverTime battle vs Wyoming
Saturday night the horned frogs battled against the top team in the conference, undefeated Wyoming. It was a track race early on in the game both teams going side to side, in the 37th minute the horned frogs fell behind off a free-kick shot which took a wrong turn off a horned frog and into the goal. The second half was all TCU out-shooting the Cowgirls 11-2 and maintaining possession on Wyoming's side of the field. Chelsea Cody scored her first career goal in the 89th minute, a one touch volley that sailed into the goal bring TCU to even terms with Wyoming. Cody was swarmed by all eleven players on the field after the goal. In overtime the horned frogs dominated play until a fast break by Wyoming sealed the loss.
TCU now travels to Utah and BYU this week, games on Thursday and Saturday. You can follow the games on the internet where there will be live broadcasts.
TCU now travels to Utah and BYU this week, games on Thursday and Saturday. You can follow the games on the internet where there will be live broadcasts.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Air Force goes down
Senior Michelle Nguyen netted a penalty kick goal in overtime Thursday to lead TCU to a 1-0 victory over Air Force at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium.
"We got the win today and in conference play that is all that matters," said head coach Dan Abdalla. "We found a way to get the result against a Mountain West Conference opponent."
Kelsey Walters had a solid day in net on Thursday afternoon, saving four shots, while Green posted two saves.
With the win, TCU moved to 8-5-0 on the year and 1-1-0 in Mountain West play, while Air Force dropped to 2-10-1 overall and 0-2-0 in conference play.
The Horned Frogs will continue conference play on Saturday night against Wyoming. Start time for the match is set for 7 p.m. in Fort Worth.
"We got the win today and in conference play that is all that matters," said head coach Dan Abdalla. "We found a way to get the result against a Mountain West Conference opponent."
Kelsey Walters had a solid day in net on Thursday afternoon, saving four shots, while Green posted two saves.
With the win, TCU moved to 8-5-0 on the year and 1-1-0 in Mountain West play, while Air Force dropped to 2-10-1 overall and 0-2-0 in conference play.
The Horned Frogs will continue conference play on Saturday night against Wyoming. Start time for the match is set for 7 p.m. in Fort Worth.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
7 Players Honored as Scholar Athletes
For the academic year 2008-2009, seven horned frogs were honored as scholar athletes by the Mountain West Conference. Jackie Torda, Chelsea Cody, Cheryl Martin, Hannah Kunnemann, Kelly Faerber and former players Courtney Johnson and Julia Slater were among the girls receiving gold medallions for the scholastic efforts.
Monday, October 5, 2009
TCU Football and Volleyball win big
TCU Wins Thriller; Tops San Diego State
TCU Rolls Past SMU 39-14
Andy Dalton threw for 190 yards and 2 touchdowns.
TCU Rolls Past SMU 39-14
Andy Dalton threw for 190 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Think Pink Night in New Mexico
TCU totaled 17 shot attempts, but dropped a 1-0 decision to New Mexico on Saturday night at the UNM Soccer Complex.
Early in the match, it appeared as if junior Jackie Torda put the Horned Frogs on the board, but her shot in the 25th minute sailed wide of the net. NM's Jennifer Williams netted the lone goal of the match in the 47th minute off a cross from Alexis Ball.
On defense, TCU, who held the Lobos scoreless during the first half, tallied seven saves, including four in the second half.
With the loss, the Horned Frogs moved to 7-5-0 overall and 0-1-0 in the Mountain West Conference, while New Mexico improved to 9-1-2 overall and 1-0-0 in conference play.
The Horned Frogs will next be in action at home against Air Force on Thursday, Oct. 8. Start time for the match is set for noon at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium.
Early in the match, it appeared as if junior Jackie Torda put the Horned Frogs on the board, but her shot in the 25th minute sailed wide of the net. NM's Jennifer Williams netted the lone goal of the match in the 47th minute off a cross from Alexis Ball.
On defense, TCU, who held the Lobos scoreless during the first half, tallied seven saves, including four in the second half.
With the loss, the Horned Frogs moved to 7-5-0 overall and 0-1-0 in the Mountain West Conference, while New Mexico improved to 9-1-2 overall and 1-0-0 in conference play.
The Horned Frogs will next be in action at home against Air Force on Thursday, Oct. 8. Start time for the match is set for noon at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
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