Red Raiders Close Regular Season at Oklahoma State
October 26, 2011 | Women's Soccer
The Red Raiders face Oklahoma State at 7 p.m. Thursday on Fox Soccer Channel.
Oct. 26, 2011
Tech Match Notes | Oklahoma State Notes
LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech finishes the regular season in Stillwater, Okla., on Thursday night at 7 p.m. The Red Raiders went 1-1 in a pair of doubel-overtime games against Texas (W, 3-2) and Iowa State (L, 1-0). Tech is 5-9-1 overall against Oklahoma State and 1-7 in Stillwater. The Cowgirls won the previous three meetings, two in Stillwater. Texas Tech is currently ranked No. 50 in the latest RPI poll.
| GAMEDAY INFORMATION | |
| Date | Thursday, October 27 |
| Location | Stillwater, Okla. (Cowgirl Soccer Stadium) |
| Time | 7 p.m. (CT) |
| Television | Fox Soccer Channel |
| Live Stats | Gametracker |
Oklahoma State
The No. 2 Cowgirls come enter the match with a streak of 18 unbeaten matches, tying Texas A&M in a scoreless match on Sunday after a 1-0 win over Baylor on Oct. 21. Oklahoma State can wrap up the regular season Big 12 Conference title with the win. Opponents have scored only five goals all season against OSU.
Lytle Breaks Record
Senior midfielder Taylor Lytle became the all-time career assist leader at Texas Tech with her 27th assist against Texas on Oct. 16. Lytle has three assists this season.
Historic Win
Texas Tech's 3-2 win in double overtime against Texas on Oct. 16 was the program's first win over the Longhorns since 1999. Tech's three goals scored were also the most against a Texas team since 1999.
Shutout Percentage
The Red Raiders have shutout 10 of its 18 opponents this season which ties a school record. The .556 shutout percentage currently ranks them No. 26 in the NCAA. Tech has broken the school record for consecutive shutouts with seven.
Broken Records
The Red Raiders recently broke the record for consecutive shutouts in a season. Tech held seven-straight opponents scoreless from Sept.11 through Oct. 2. The squad also has tied the school record for overall shutouts with 10.
History Made
Victoria Esson became the first player in Big 12 history to be named defensive player of the week four times in a single season. It is her third-straight week to be honored with the award. The sophomore made a total of six saves in shutting out both Baylor and Oklahoma.
NCAA Rankings
The Red Raiders have a presence in the national rankings so far this season as they are ranked 26th in Shutout Percentage (.556)
