Cyclones Fall 1-0 At Texas Tech

Friday, October 23

Lubbock, Texas

7:15 PM

Iowa State

2-5-0, 2-5-0

Texas Tech

1-3-2, 1-3-2

Iowa State

Texas Tech

10.23.2020 | Soccer

Box Score Box Score vs. Texas Tech

LUBBOCK, Texas – The Iowa State soccer team (2-5-0) fell 1-0 to Texas Tech (1-3-2) on Friday evening at John Walker Soccer Complex in Lubbock. ISU starting goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz had a strong outing, tallying eight saves to match her career high, but the Cyclones were unable to break through against a stingy Red Raider defense.

Turning Point of the Game
Iowa State's defensive effort was undone late in the first half when Texas Tech broke a 0-0 tie behind a goal from Gisselle Kozarski. In the 42^nd minute, forward Kirsten Davis played a floating ball into the box from out wide to the left. Iowa State center back Taylor Bee eventually won a header, and looked to clear the ball out of danger. However, Kozarski was there to collect the carom.

The freshman forward fired a shot with her left foot, past the charging Silkowitz, and into the lower left corner of the goal to put the Red Raiders in front, 1-0. The goal was the first of Kozarski's career and would prove to be the difference in Friday evening's match.

The Cyclones were unable to equalize, despite creating several chances inside the 18-yard box in the second half. At the final whistle, the Red Raiders held a 12-4 advantage in shots.

Coach Speak
"We lacked composure on the ball tonight," said head coach Matt Fannon. "It left us chasing too much rather than imposing our game plan. We defended poorly in deep, wide areas, and overall forced things too much. But, while the performance wasn't vintage, I once again cannot fault the effort and the hunger from our women. We will bounce back."

Game Notes
- Sophomore goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz tied a career high with eight saves. She also made eight saves in Iowa State's 2-1 (2OT) victory over Baylor on Sep. 25.
- Four Cyclones played the full 90 minutes: Taylor Bee, McKenna Schultz, Mira Emma and Jordan Silkowitz

Up Next
Iowa State returns home to take on Kansas State on Friday in Ames. The Cyclones and Wildcats are set for a 6 p.m. game time at the Cyclone Soccer Complex. The match will be broadcast live on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.