Oklahoma State University Athletics
Thursday, September 17
Stillwater, OK
7:00 PM
Oklahoma State University
5-2-2, 1-0-0
3
vs
1
TCU
3-3-1, 0-1-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCU | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oklahoma St. | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Cowgirl Soccer upsets No. 14 TCU in Big 12 opener
September 17, 2026 | Cowgirl Soccer
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State opened Big 12 Conference play with a 3-1 win over 14th-ranked TCU Thursday night at Neal Patterson Stadium.
With the victory, the Cowgirls improved to 5-2-2, while TCU dropped to 3-3-1. The win snapped OSU's seven game losing streak against the Horned Frogs; it's the Cowgirls' first win in the series since 2017. It also marks OSU's first win over a ranked opponent since opening the 2024 season by beating No. 6 Nebraska.
Each of OSU's goals came in the second half, and Avery Bass finished with an OSU-career high seven saves while facing 25 shots and five corner kicks.
Bass tallied three saves in the opening half, including a spectacular kick save on a close-range shot by Madison Taylor to keep the visitors off the scoreboard.
Within the first minute of the second half, OSU took the lead. Sonora DeFini collected the ball near the top of the box and delivered a shot past the TCU goalie for her fourth goal of the season and a 1-0 OSU advantage.
Seven minutes later, the Cowgirls doubled their lead. Taryn Thibeau took a free kick and crossed it into the box toward Keaton Mitchell, who headed it to the near post. The goal was also Mitchell's fourth of the season, tying her with DeFini for the team lead.
In the 67th minute, the OSU lead reached 3-0. Emmy Hedden got her chance on the ball and found the back of the net for her first goal of the season and second career goal.
The Horned Frogs fought back and finally got on the board when Emma Yolinsky scored off a double assist to make the score 3-1.
Bass recorded three saves over the final 15 minutes to keep the Cowgirls' lead intact and secure the victory.
OSU returns to action Thursday night when they travel to Waco, Texas, to take on nationally ranked Baylor.
With the victory, the Cowgirls improved to 5-2-2, while TCU dropped to 3-3-1. The win snapped OSU's seven game losing streak against the Horned Frogs; it's the Cowgirls' first win in the series since 2017. It also marks OSU's first win over a ranked opponent since opening the 2024 season by beating No. 6 Nebraska.
Each of OSU's goals came in the second half, and Avery Bass finished with an OSU-career high seven saves while facing 25 shots and five corner kicks.
Bass tallied three saves in the opening half, including a spectacular kick save on a close-range shot by Madison Taylor to keep the visitors off the scoreboard.
Within the first minute of the second half, OSU took the lead. Sonora DeFini collected the ball near the top of the box and delivered a shot past the TCU goalie for her fourth goal of the season and a 1-0 OSU advantage.
Seven minutes later, the Cowgirls doubled their lead. Taryn Thibeau took a free kick and crossed it into the box toward Keaton Mitchell, who headed it to the near post. The goal was also Mitchell's fourth of the season, tying her with DeFini for the team lead.
In the 67th minute, the OSU lead reached 3-0. Emmy Hedden got her chance on the ball and found the back of the net for her first goal of the season and second career goal.
The Horned Frogs fought back and finally got on the board when Emma Yolinsky scored off a double assist to make the score 3-1.
Bass recorded three saves over the final 15 minutes to keep the Cowgirls' lead intact and secure the victory.
OSU returns to action Thursday night when they travel to Waco, Texas, to take on nationally ranked Baylor.
Players Mentioned
Goalkeeper
/ Cowgirl Soccer
Forward
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Midfielder
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Midfielder
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Wingback/Midfielder
/ Cowgirl SoccerTeam Stats
TCU
OSU
Goals
1
3
Shots
25
8
Shots on Goal
8
4
Saves
1
7
Corners
5
3
Fouls
7
3
Scoring Plays
Sonora De Fini (4)
GOAL by OSU De Fini, Sonora.
45:57
Keaton Mitchell (4)
Assisted By: Taryn Thibeau
GOAL by OSU Mitchell, Keaton Assist by Thibeau, Taryn.
51:48
Emmy Hedden (1)
GOAL by OSU Hedden, Emmy.
66:12
Emma Yolinsky (4)
Assisted By: Cameron Patton , Kamdyn Fuller
GOAL by TCU Yolinsky, Emma Assist by Patton, Cameron and Fuller, Kamdyn.
74:34
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
mid
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
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