Senior Night vs. #23 New Mexico

The TCU women's soccer program will close its 2010 season Saturday night with a home contest against No. 23 New Mexico at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium.

Start time is set for 7 p.m. in Fort Worth. The contest, which will air on tape-delay on The Mtn., will be produced by the TCU Film/Television/Digital Media department. The Mtn. is carried nationally by DIRECTV (Channel 616) and numerous cable operators representing over 200 municipalities in nine states.

Follow The Horned Frogs
Fans not able to attend the New Mexico game this weekend can follow it live by logging onto www.gofrogs.com. There you will find a link to gametracker, which is located on the women's soccer schedule page.

The final contest will air on The Mtn. on Saturday night at 9 p.m. CT.

Closing It Out In Style
The match against the Lobos on Saturday will mark the final home game for Chelsea Cody, Cheryl Martin, Jackie Torda, Kelsey Walters andNikki Wilbur. The five seniors have combined to win 38 games and have played in three-straight conference tournaments. During the past four years, the group has not only helped TCU break nearly every program record, but also claim a program high ranking of No. 26 in 2009. In total, the group has netted 32 goals combined during their four years in Fort Worth.

Senior Night Success
TCU will look to continue an impressive streak on Saturday night under head coach Dan Abdalla. The Frogs are 2-2-1 under Abdalla on senior night, including 2-1-1 the last four seasons. In its last four outings, TCU has outscored its opponent, 6-5, on senior night at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium. In two of their five final home games, the Frogs have shut out their opponent, including a 3-0 shutout of then No. 22 Utah in 2007.

The Series Breakdown
TCU and New Mexico will battle on Saturday night for the 11th time in program history. The Lobos lead the all-time series 6-3-1, but the Frogs have won two out of the last three meetings between the two Mountain West Conference foes. In 2008, TCU dominated the contest in Fort Worth, downing the Lobos 3-1 at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium. Last fall, TCU totaled 17 shot attempts, but dropped a 1-0 decision to New Mexico at the UNM Soccer Complex.

Big weekend of Conference Play

TCU will take to the road this weekend for two pivotal conference matchup's against Wyoming and Air Force, respectively.

Start time for the Horned Frogs game against the Cowgirls is set for 4 p.m. CT at the Louis S. Madrid Sports Complex in Laramie, Wyo. On Sunday, the Falcons and TCU will battle at Noon CT from the Air Force Soccer Stadium.

Follow The Horned Frogs
Fans not able to attend the Air Force game this weekend can follow it live by logging onto www.gofrogs.com. There you will find a link to gametracker, which is located on the women's soccer schedule page.

On Friday, fans wishing to view live highlights of the game may follow a live Twitter feed, which will be made available on the women's soccer page at http://www.twitter.com/WYOSOCCER.

All regular season home matches that are not being televised nationally are broadcast live via webstreaming on gofrogs.com.

The Final Run
If recent trends hold true, the Horned Frogs could be very explosive as the regular season wraps up competition the next two weeks. With only three games remaining in the 2010 regular season, TCU will look to continue its winning ways under head coach Dan Abdalla during its final push towards postseason play. Since 2008, the Frogs are 3-2-1 in their last three games of the regular season. During that time, the Purple and White have played in two overtimes games, including a double overtime game against UNLV in 2008. Upon further look, the Frogs have posted a 5-5-2 mark in their last three games dating back to 2006, playing in five overtimes.

Offensive Numbers Impressive Late In The Year
With only three games remaining in the 2010 season, TCU has posted some impressive numbers on the offensive end this fall. Upon further look, the Frogs have recorded 317 shots, which currently ranks No. 1 in the Mountain West Conference. During conference play, the Purple and White have blasted 63 shot attempts. Overall, the Frogs have almost surpassed their entire shot total from a year ago. In 2009, TCU recorded 319 shot attempts in 19 games. The Frogs have already passed their entire goal total from year ago, scoring 36 goals compared to 32 in 2009. With 28 assists heading into this weekend, TCU needs only four more assists to post the second-highest assist mark in program history for a season.

What To Watch For This Weekend
When TCU takes on Wyoming and Air Force this weekend, the Frogs will look to better their chances of qualifying for the Mountain West Conference Championship, which will take place in San Diego, Calif. TCU, who has three points in the conference standings heading into this weekend, sits ahead of both Wyoming and Air Force in the conference and could automatically punch their ticket to the conference tournament with victories over both schools. The Mountain West Conference Championship will begin on Nov. 3 at the SDSU Sports Deck.

A Final Look Ahead
Following action this weekend, TCU will return home to face nationally ranked New Mexico next Saturday night. The match against the Lobos will mark the final home game for Chelsea Cody, Cheryl Martin, Jackie Torda, Kelsey Walters and Nikki Wilbur. The five seniors have combined to win 38 games and have played in three-straight conference tournaments. The contest against New Mexico will also mark the second time this season the Horned Frogs will play in front of a television audience. The final home game will be shown on tape-delay on The Mtn.

Horned Frogs In NCAA Statistics
With only three games left in the 2010 season, TCU has fared well amongst the national leaders in scoring offense. As a team, TCU currently ranks No. 33 overall in scoring offense.

Jane Justin Field-house Ceremony

The Jane Justin Field-house dedication ceremony was held yesterday on a beautiful day in Fort Worth, Texas. It was an exciting afternoon with a good crowd of nearly 100 people in attendance to celebrate the amazing Jane Justin Field-house at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium. TCU Chancellor and Athletic Director were part of the speakers who kicked the event off and then Dan and senior Jackie Torda talked about how important the facility is to our program and the school.

Thursday Night Game versus #8 BYU

The TCU women's soccer team returns to the pitch Thursday night to take on nationally ranked BYU at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium.

Start time against the Cougars is set for 7 p.m. at Jane Justin Field. The Horned Frogs will continue action on Saturday with a 10 a.m. match against Utah in Fort Worth.

Records Being Broken Quickly
Last Friday night, junior Jordan Calhoun became the all-time leading goal scorer in TCU history, notching her 28th and 29th goals of her career. The Norman, Okla., native, who jumped past Lizzy Karoly for the all-time record in goals scored, also moved into No. 2 all-time in career points with 69 points. Calhoun needs only seven more points to become TCU's all-time leader in points for a career. Former Frog great Sarah Campbell recorded 75 points between 1986-1989. Not to be outdone, junior Kaylie Garcia moved into No. 6 all-time in career assists with 11, while senior Jackie Torda is currently No. 10 in assists with 10.

What To Watch For This Weekend
On Thursday night, TCU will look for its first victory over BYU in program history. The Horned Frogs have come close to defeating the Cougars during recent years, falling 1-0 in 2008 and 2-0 last fall.

On Saturday, TCU will rely on a solid nucleus that has found success in recent years against Utah. Dating back to 2007, four current student-athletes have found the back of the net against the Utes, including senior's Cheryl Martin and Nikki Wilbur. During regular season play, the Frogs have dominated Utah, winning two out of its last three contests. During those three matches, the Horned Frogs have combined to outscore the Utes, 6-3. In total, TCU's biggest victory over Utah was a 3-0 decision in 2008. Overall, the Frogs are a perfect 3-0-0 against the Utes at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium.

Football Continues to Dominate Everyone

ABOUT THE GAME
*No. 4 TCU, the only ranked team in Texas, continues its three-game homestand Saturday when it faces BYU.
*The Horned Frogs have the nation's No. 1 defense and have recorded back-to-back shutouts for the first time since a string of three consecutive blankings in 1955.
*TCU is 3-2 against BYU in Mountain West Conference play. This is only the third meeting on a Saturday. The teams played three straight years (2006-08) on a Thursday.
*In the three years it beat BYU, TCU went on to post an overall 34-4 record with a 23-1 league mark.
*The Frogs finished 19-7 overall and 10-6 in the MWC the two years they lost to BYU.
*Over the last six seasons, TCU is 28-1 in day games and 52-4 on Saturdays.
*TCU hasn't lost a Saturday home game since the 2004 season finale against Tulane.

THE WIN COLUMN
*The Frogs have a 19-game regular-season winning streak.
*TCU has won 20 of its last 21 overall games and is 32-3 in its last 35 contests.
*TCU has also won 19 of its last 20 conference games.
*TCU (29-3) is one of just four teams (Alabama 31-3, Boise State 31-1, Florida 30-4) to have at least 29 victories since the start of the 2008 season.
*Eleven of TCU's last 13 victories have been by at least 27 points. Twelve of the 13 wins are by 17 points or more.

GOOD STARTS
*TCU is 6-0 for the second straight year and fourth time in 11 seasons.

DEFENDING THEIR HOME
*TCU has a school record 17-game home winning streak. It's a mark that ranks third all-time in MWC history and is currently fourth-longest in the nation.
*In three home games this season, TCU has outscored its opponents in the first half by a 101-10 margin (35-7 vs. Tennessee Tech, 35-3 vs. Baylor, 31-0 vs. Wyoming).
*In its last seven home dates, TCU has allowed just seven touchdowns and has outscored its opponents 343-61 (an average margin of 49-9).
*Since 1999, TCU is 59-6 (.908) in its last 65 home games at Amon G. Carter Stadium.

Calhoun and Walters MWC Players of the Week

TCU junior Jordan Calhoun and senior Kelsey Walters were selected as the Mountain West Conference Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week on Monday.

Calhoun became the all-time leading goal scorer in school history last Friday night as TCU downed regionally ranked UNLV at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium, 3-1. Calhoun led the Horned Frog offensive attack with three shots-on-goal and two goals.

She put the Frogs on the board 2 minutes, 54 seconds into the game, finding the back of the net off an assist by Jackie Torda. The goal, which at that point gave the Oklahoma native 28 for her career, moved the junior past former Frog great Lizzy Karoly for the all-time record in goals scored in TCU history. Calhoun continued her impressive night in the 66th minute, netting her second goal of the game on a breakaway from Kaylie Garcia. The Norman, Okla., native weaved through the Rebel defense and blasted the ball past UNLV goalkeeper Kylie Wassell to give TCU a comfortable 3-0 lead late in the contest.

Despite facing 19 shots and five corner kicks, Walters posted eight saves to preserve TCU's first conference victory last Friday night. Walters, who blanked UNLV for the entire first half, gave up her lone goal of the weekend in the 85th minute. The senior helped the Frogs hold both Ashleigh Shoughro and Amanda Forrester in check, limiting the duo to only one goal despite them combining for 11 shots, including seven shots-on-goal.

The Horned Frogs will next be in action on Thursday, Oct. 14 against nationally ranked BYU. Start time is set for 7 p.m. at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium.

Historical Friday Night

Junior Jordan Calhoun became the all-time leading goal scorer in school history on Friday night as TCU downed UNLV at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium, 3-1.

Calhoun led the Horned Frog offensive attack with three shots-on-goal and two goals, while senior Jackie Torda posted two shots, one assist and a goal on Friday night in front of 1,790 spectators at Jane Justin Field.

The match was played in front of the ninth largest attendance in school history. Overall, TCU is now 14-0-0 since 2008 when a TCU player scores multiple times in a match. The Horned Frogs also moved to 7-0-0 when Calhoun finds the back of the net more than once in a contest.

Calhoun put the Frogs on the board 2 minutes, 54 seconds into the game, finding the back of the net off an assist by Torda. The goal, which at that point gave the Oklahoma native 28 for her career, moved the junior past former Frog great Lizzy Karoly for the all-time record in goals scored in TCU history.

GameDay versus UNLV

Friday's match against UNLV will mark the seventh meeting between the two conference foes. The Rebels lead the all-time series, 4-1-1.

In 2009, TCU posted its first victory over UNLV in program history, downing the Rebels in overtime, 3-2. Overall, the last two meetings between UNLV and TCU have gone to overtime, including a 1-1 double overtime draw in 2008 at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium.
Torda Ready For More HeroicsSenior Jackie Torda has played her best against UNLV during her four years in Fort Worth. Overall, the Colleyville native has posted 11 shots and three goals all-time against the Rebels, including two of the Horned Frogs three goals last fall. Upon further look, Torda has played a major part in TCU's late game heroics against UNLV the last couple of years.

In 2009, Torda scored the gamewinner in overtime at the 97:16 mark to lift TCU to a 3-2 victory over UNLV at Peter Johann Memorial Field. Rewind to the season before and the then sophomore netted the equalizing goal in the 84th minute of the second half to force overtime.
Bouncing Back NicelyThe Frogs will look to continue a winning trend this Friday night when it faces off against UNLV. During the last four seasons, TCU is 3-0-1 in its next game following its first conference loss of the season. Overall, the Purple and White have combined to outscore their opponents in their next game, 5-1. In those four contests, TCU has played in overtime twice, including a double overtime scoreless match with New Mexico in 2006.

Double Overtimes Nothing New Under AbdallaWhen TCU battled San Diego State to double overtime last weekend, it marked the fifth double overtime contest in the last six years in MWC play. TCU, who has taken UNLV to overtime in both 2008 and 2009, has played a total of 12 overtime matches against conference foes under head coach Dan Abdalla during the last five years. During those 12 contests, TCU is a combined 3-5-4 overall, including going 2-1-0 last fall. In their last seven overtime matches dating back to a 1-1 double overtime draw to Friday night's opponent UNLV in 2008, the Purple and White have gone 3-3-1.

Kelsey Walters honored by Athletic Department

The TCU Athletics Department has named soccer's Kelsey Walters and football's Colin Jones as its Scholar-Athletes of the Month for September.

Walters, a nutrition senior, earned Mountain West Conference Player of the Week honors earlier this month. In September, she recorded three shutouts, including one against then No. 17 Memphis.

With her effort at Memphis, Walters moved into third place on TCU's all-time shutout list. Additionally, she shut out opponents in the second on four occasions during September. Overall in September, Walters grabbed 19 saves and recorded a .760 save percentage.

Jones, a communications senior, racked up 22 tackles during the month of September. He tallied his season high of seven tackles in wins over Baylor and SMU.

Against Tennessee Tech and Baylor, Jones recorded 1.5 tackles for loss. The Bridgeport, Texas, native, who was limited to just seven games a year ago due to injury, started three of four games during the month of September.

TCU Dominates Houston Baptist

risten Halverson scored two goals and assisted on another Sunday as TCU routed Houston Baptist at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium, 5-2.

In her first multi-goal game of her career, Halverson led the Horned Frog offensive attack, recording five shots, two goals and one assist. The junior from California posted back-to-back goals in the 73rd and 75th minute, respectively, to secure the 5-2 victory at Jane Justin Field.

TCU, who was in HBU territory for the majority of the day, held a 28-8 shot advantage in the match, including a 14-2 mark in the second half. Overall, the Purple and White rallied off four of their five goals in the second half. Houston Baptist didn't record a shot attempt during the second half until the 68th minute.

Senior Cheryl Martin put the Frogs on the board early in the contest, scoring her second goal of the season off an assist by Kaylie Garcia. On the play, Garcia followed up a free kick by Alex Mechalske and placed the ball in the air to Martin, who headed it into the back of the net to give TCU the early 1-0 lead.

Fellow senior Nikki Wilbur appeared to have given the Horned Frogs a 2-0 lead a few moments later, but her goal was taken off the board following a corner kick by Mechalske.

Following a goal by HBU's Yuri Santibanez in the 9th minute, Halverson got right to work, taking a pass fromKim Castleberry and firing it towards the goal, but the Huskies Shelby Horn made a big save to keep the score tied at 1-1.

Castleberry and Jordan Calhoun tried to light up the scoreboard halfway through the early portion of the contest, missing on consecutive chances. A few moments later, Halverson pressured Houston Baptist, but watched as the ball sailed high over the top half of the goal.

In the 26th minute, Kelly Johnson ignited the Horned Frog offense, drilling a shot towards the back of the net, but Horn was up to the task again, stopping the ball before it could cross the goal.

HBU's Isla Cameron put the Huskies ahead in the match midway through the first half, scoring off a pass from Kelsey Reichow.

Martin appeared to have scored her second goal of the day in the 33rd minute, but Horn made a diving save to keep HBU on top. Right before the break, freshman Ashley Jones tried to tie the game at 2-2 heading into halftime, but watched as her shot hit the post.

Trailing 2-1, TCU quickly tied the game at 2-2 early in the second half when Jackie Torda, a Colleyville native, headed the ball past Horn off a free kick from Katie Taylor.

Garcia tried to get into the scoring act a few moments later, but her shot from outside the box was blocked by a sliding HBU defender.

At the 72:12 mark of the second half, Halverson notched her first of two goals on the day, scoring off a cross from Brittany Slyman. The junior continued to pressure the Huskies a few moments later, increasing the TCU lead to 4-2. On the play, Garcia blasted a ball towards the top half of the goal, but the ball hit the crossbar and deflected back to Halverson who placed it into the back of the net.

Slyman put a punctuation mark on an impressive second half for the Frogs in the 78th minute, placing the ball past a diving Horn off assists from Calhoun and Halverson to secure the 5-2 victory.

With the win, TCU improved to 6-6-1 on the year, while HBU dropped the 3-8-1 on the season. The Horned Frogs had a total of 11 different players record shot attempts on Sunday, including multiple shot attempts from eight different players.

Walters, who blanked Houston Baptist for the entire second half, recorded three saves, while Horn posted seven stops on the day.

TCU will resume conference action on Friday, Oct. 8 against UNLV. Start time is set for 7 p.m. at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium.