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Texas Tech’s women’s soccer team faced the University of Houston, resulting in a 1-1 draw at the John Walker Soccer Complex. Houston scored first, but Texas Tech equalized with a penalty kick. Despite a dominant performance in terms of corner kicks and overall shots, self-inflicted errors and turnovers were a concern for Coach Tom Stone. This draw keeps Texas Tech unbeaten in Big 12 play and extends their streak to 19 matches. The team’s overall record now stands at 7-1-1 as they prepare for their next match against Iowa State.
Lubbock, Texas – Texas Tech’s women’s soccer team faced off against the University of Houston on September 25, 2025, resulting in a 1-1 draw. This match, held at the John Walker Soccer Complex, keeps Texas Tech unbeaten in Big 12 play, extending their September streak to 19 matches.
The game saw Houston take an early lead when Samira Minor scored in the 60th minute, with Blake Hodgson providing the assist. However, Texas Tech equalized in the 83rd minute when Macy Blackburn converted a penalty kick after teammate Molly Skurcenski was fouled in the box. This marked Blackburn’s first penalty goal of the season and the third consecutive match where Texas Tech scored from the spot.
During the match, Texas Tech demonstrated dominance through their play, recording 10 corner kicks compared to Houston’s 8 shots, and outshooting the visitors 10-8 overall. Despite these statistics, concerns were raised by Coach Tom Stone regarding self-inflicted errors and high turnover rates that hindered their performance.
With this draw, Texas Tech’s overall season record improves to 7-1-1, with a Big 12 Conference record of 1-0-1. In contrast, Houston moved to a season record of 6-0-3 and also holds a 1-0-1 record in conference play.
The match showcased multiple scoring chances for both teams, including a notable header attempt by Taylor Zdrojewski of Texas Tech that sailed over the goalpost. Houston’s goalkeeper, Lexi Gonzalez, was credited with two saves that helped her team maintain the draw.
Looking ahead, Texas Tech will take on Iowa State this Sunday, with the match scheduled to start at 1 p.m. in Ames, Iowa. The team’s continued performance in the Big 12 will be closely observed as they aim to extend their unbeaten run.
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