TicketsCINCINNATI - The Cincinnati women's soccer team will conclude its three-match road slate in Texas against TCU at 8 p.m. ET on Friday at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Bearcats will then travel back home to host Utah at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 8 at Gettler Stadium.
Cincinnati's match versus TCU will be broadcast nationally on ESPN+.
// SERIES HISTORY
Cincinnati has faced TCU four times in its history, with an even 2-2 record.
The series started in 1991 in Fort Worth, Texas resulting in a 2-0 win for the Bearcats.
The last match-up in 2023, resulted in the Horned Frogs taking down the Bearcats, 1-0, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
// LAST TIME OUT
Cincinnati fell to No. 11 Baylor, 2-1, on Sunday inside Betty Lou May Field in Waco, Texas.
Both teams created opportunities battling to take the lead throughout the first half, but Baylor opened the scoring in the 36th minute to take a 1-0 advantage.
After the break, The Bears found the back of the net for a second time at the 48-minute mark to improve their lead to 2-0.
Cincinnati answered back in the 72nd minute as junior Joy Kimwemwe headed the ball over the goalkeeper for her first career goal.
The Bearcats were unable to find the equalizer a second time, as Baylor held on for the 2-1 victory.
Goalie Amber Brandon and defender Ally Gilbert each played the full 90 minutes.
// RETURNING STRENGTHS
Cincinnati returns five starters from last season, including Anna Barber, who started every match (19), along with Emma Gioffre (18 starts) and Carly Oubs (16 starts). Four of Uc's 12 returners appeared in double-digit games for the Red & Black.
While the Bearcats will miss starting goalkeeper Camryn Miller, they return their main defensive line, featuring Gioffre, Oubs, and Christa Gibbons.
// NEW CATS ON THE BLOCK
The Bearcats welcome six transfers and eight freshman to the 2026 roster. Cincinnati's freshman class includes Molly Kubistek, Joelle Bader, Braelyn Even, Rhegan Coombs, Jade Dubois, Allysia Iaquinto, Brooklynn Schomaker and Vanessa Kaminski-Roth.
Transfers Brylee Borgman (Central Michigan), Vanessa Manoil (Daytona State), Amber Branum (Wright State), Katelyn Jamie (DePaul), Tiana Campbell (Concord) and Ally Gilbert (Rhode Island) also join the Bearcats.
// MILESTONE WATCH
Transfer junior forward Tiana Campbell is one goal away from the 30-goal milestone.
Transfer graduate goalkeeper Brylee Borgman is 30 saves from 100 career saves.
// A WIN WOULD...
Give UC the series advantage over TCU.
Give Cincinnati its first Big 12 win this season.