Friday, October 16
Waco, Texas
7 p.m.
Baylor
vs
TCU
No. 13 SOC Faces TCU in Friday Night’s Blackout on the Brazos Match
10/15/2026 3:41:00 PM | Soccer
Bears play penultimate match of the home regular season under the lights at Betty Lou Mays Field
WACO, Texas – No. 13 Baylor soccer returns to Betty Lou Mays Field for a primetime Big 12 showdown against TCU at 7 p.m. CT Friday.
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The conference clash also serves as the program's annual Blackout on the Brazos. Fans are encouraged to wear black, and free 2026 Baylor Soccer scarves will be available, while supplies last. Fans can pick up a scarf voucher at the marketing table before the match and redeem it for a scarf at halftime.
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Admission to all regular-season matches at Betty Lou Mays Field is free.
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Baylor enters Friday's match in the thick of the Big 12 race. The Bears are tied for second with West Virginia, Kansas and BYU at 13 points and a 4-1-1 conference mark, trailing only Texas Tech's 5-0-1 record. TCU enters the weekend 11th in the standings with six points and a 2-4 league record.
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Friday's match marks the 25th meeting between the programs, with Baylor holding a 14-6-4 advantage in the all-time series. The Bears are seeking their first win over the Horned Frogs since 2021 after TCU claimed three of the last four meetings, though the teams settled for a 1-1 draw in Waco in 2024.
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The Horned Frogs are 5-6-1 overall and are led by Emma Yolinsky, who has seven goals and one assist. Bella Diorio and Kamdyn Fuller share the team lead with four assists apiece. Goalkeeper Olivia Geller has started all 12 matches and owns 37 saves, a 1.33 goals-against average and four shutouts.
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Baylor is 11-2-1 overall and unbeaten in its last six home matches. Aryanna Jimison leads the squad with 15 points on six goals and three assists. Theresa McCullough ranks second with 13 points behind three goals and seven assists. In goal, Azul Alvarez has played every minute this season, recording 47 saves and a 1.21 goals-against average.
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Following Friday's match, Baylor begins its final regular-season road swing. The Bears travel to Arizona State on Thursday, Oct. 22, for an 8 p.m. CT kickoff before facing Arizona that following Sunday at 1 p.m.
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To stay up to date, follow the team on its official Facebook, X and Instagram accounts: @BaylorFutbol.
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The conference clash also serves as the program's annual Blackout on the Brazos. Fans are encouraged to wear black, and free 2026 Baylor Soccer scarves will be available, while supplies last. Fans can pick up a scarf voucher at the marketing table before the match and redeem it for a scarf at halftime.
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Admission to all regular-season matches at Betty Lou Mays Field is free.
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Baylor enters Friday's match in the thick of the Big 12 race. The Bears are tied for second with West Virginia, Kansas and BYU at 13 points and a 4-1-1 conference mark, trailing only Texas Tech's 5-0-1 record. TCU enters the weekend 11th in the standings with six points and a 2-4 league record.
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Friday's match marks the 25th meeting between the programs, with Baylor holding a 14-6-4 advantage in the all-time series. The Bears are seeking their first win over the Horned Frogs since 2021 after TCU claimed three of the last four meetings, though the teams settled for a 1-1 draw in Waco in 2024.
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The Horned Frogs are 5-6-1 overall and are led by Emma Yolinsky, who has seven goals and one assist. Bella Diorio and Kamdyn Fuller share the team lead with four assists apiece. Goalkeeper Olivia Geller has started all 12 matches and owns 37 saves, a 1.33 goals-against average and four shutouts.
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Baylor is 11-2-1 overall and unbeaten in its last six home matches. Aryanna Jimison leads the squad with 15 points on six goals and three assists. Theresa McCullough ranks second with 13 points behind three goals and seven assists. In goal, Azul Alvarez has played every minute this season, recording 47 saves and a 1.21 goals-against average.
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Following Friday's match, Baylor begins its final regular-season road swing. The Bears travel to Arizona State on Thursday, Oct. 22, for an 8 p.m. CT kickoff before facing Arizona that following Sunday at 1 p.m.
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To stay up to date, follow the team on its official Facebook, X and Instagram accounts: @BaylorFutbol.
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