Texas Tech University Athletics
Thursday, October 22
Lubbock, Texas
7 p.m.
Texas Tech Athletics
10-1-4, 6-1-1
2
vs
1
No. 16 West Virginia
9-3-2, 4-3-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Texas Tech | 1 | 1 | 2 |
October 22, 2026 | Women's Soccer
The Red Raiders improve to a perfect 8-0-0 following a loss since 2023
LUBBOCK, Texas โ Down 1-0 just under seven minutes in, No. 14/15 Texas Tech used a Kylie Bahr PK and a Taylor Zdrojewski header to defeat No. 16 West Virginia, 2-1 at the John Walker Soccer Complex Thursday night.
After conceding first in the opening half for the first time this season, Texas Tech (10-1-4, 6-1-1 Big 12) equalized from the spot before heading home the eventual game-winner in the 56th minute on a driven header from the Big 12s co-leading scorer Zdrojewski.
The goal for "Z" was her Big 12 co-leading 11th goal of the season, and her 37th career and ties her with her former teammate Ashleigh Williams for fourth on the all-time goal list.
Armed with the lead and the momentum, Tech held the nationally-ranked Mountaineers (9-3-2, 4-3-1 Big 12) to just two total shots in the second half, none of which landed on goal.
Down a goal just six minutes and 11 seconds in after a rocketed free kick from WVUs Maya Leoni, the Red Raiders grew into the game, and ultimately equalized when Zdrojewski was chopped down in the middle of the Mountaineers 18-yard box for the foul that resulted in the game-tying PK.
Shaking off a lengthy delay that exceeded five minutes after a VAR review/challenge, Bahr calmly stepped to the spot and rocketed a rising shot to her right for her third goal of the season.
Tied at the break, the Red Raiders opened the second half on fire, recording six shots over the first four minutes and 52 seconds of the half. The final of the six shot flurry came from reserve Kaitlyn Giametta and was cleared off the line by the WVU backline for a team save.
Continuing to buzz, the Red Raiders struck just under a minute later when a short corner was cycled to holding midfielder Gianna Gregorie who played fellow midfielder Emma Torres wide.
Torres then swung a perfect ball that Zdrojewski was able to high point for her 12th career winner. Zdrojewski moved into solo fourth in all-time game-winners one match after moving to fourth in all-time points.
Armed with the lead, the Red Raider backline led by Bahr and outside back Abbi Sine, salted away Tech's 10th win of the season and head coach Tom Stone's 235th career win.
After seeing its 30-match unbeaten streak when scoring snapped and a 56-match two-goal streak when scoring twice shattered six days ago in Provo, the Red Raiders returned to the win column to improve to 24-1-7 when scoring once, 55-1-2 when scoring twice and to 15-0-4 at Ft. Walker since 2024.
The Red Raiders also improved to 19-0-5 in their last 24 contests in the State of Texas.
UP NEXT:
Tech hits the road once again for the fourth road game of the month at Utah. First touch from Salt Lake is set for 1 p.m. (CT)/12 p.m. (MT).
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After conceding first in the opening half for the first time this season, Texas Tech (10-1-4, 6-1-1 Big 12) equalized from the spot before heading home the eventual game-winner in the 56th minute on a driven header from the Big 12s co-leading scorer Zdrojewski.
The goal for "Z" was her Big 12 co-leading 11th goal of the season, and her 37th career and ties her with her former teammate Ashleigh Williams for fourth on the all-time goal list.
Armed with the lead and the momentum, Tech held the nationally-ranked Mountaineers (9-3-2, 4-3-1 Big 12) to just two total shots in the second half, none of which landed on goal.
Down a goal just six minutes and 11 seconds in after a rocketed free kick from WVUs Maya Leoni, the Red Raiders grew into the game, and ultimately equalized when Zdrojewski was chopped down in the middle of the Mountaineers 18-yard box for the foul that resulted in the game-tying PK.
Shaking off a lengthy delay that exceeded five minutes after a VAR review/challenge, Bahr calmly stepped to the spot and rocketed a rising shot to her right for her third goal of the season.
Tied at the break, the Red Raiders opened the second half on fire, recording six shots over the first four minutes and 52 seconds of the half. The final of the six shot flurry came from reserve Kaitlyn Giametta and was cleared off the line by the WVU backline for a team save.
Continuing to buzz, the Red Raiders struck just under a minute later when a short corner was cycled to holding midfielder Gianna Gregorie who played fellow midfielder Emma Torres wide.
Torres then swung a perfect ball that Zdrojewski was able to high point for her 12th career winner. Zdrojewski moved into solo fourth in all-time game-winners one match after moving to fourth in all-time points.
Armed with the lead, the Red Raider backline led by Bahr and outside back Abbi Sine, salted away Tech's 10th win of the season and head coach Tom Stone's 235th career win.
After seeing its 30-match unbeaten streak when scoring snapped and a 56-match two-goal streak when scoring twice shattered six days ago in Provo, the Red Raiders returned to the win column to improve to 24-1-7 when scoring once, 55-1-2 when scoring twice and to 15-0-4 at Ft. Walker since 2024.
The Red Raiders also improved to 19-0-5 in their last 24 contests in the State of Texas.
UP NEXT:
Tech hits the road once again for the fourth road game of the month at Utah. First touch from Salt Lake is set for 1 p.m. (CT)/12 p.m. (MT).
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Players Mentioned
Defender
/ Women's Soccer
Forward
/ Women's Soccer
Defender
/ Women's Soccer
Midfielder
/ Women's Soccer
Forward
/ Women's SoccerTeam Stats
WVU
TECH
Goals
1
2
Shots
9
20
Shots on Goal
2
8
Saves
5
1
Corners
6
5
Fouls
8
7
Scoring Plays
Maya Leoni (2)
GOAL by WVU Leoni, Maya.
06:11
Kylie Bahr (2)
TECH Kylie Bahr PENALTY KICK GOAL.
24:46
Taylor Zdrojewski (11)
Assisted By: Emma Torres , Gianna Gregoire
GOAL by TECH Zdrojewski, Taylor Assist by Torres, Emma and Gregoire, Gianna.
55:39
Game Leaders
Shots
8
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
def
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
mid
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
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