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The Texas Tech women’s soccer team began their season with a dominant 4-0 win against San Diego State, showcasing their offensive strength and solid defense. The Red Raiders scored early with goals from Giametta, Courtwright, Zdrojewski, and Greason, while Blackburn’s three assists highlighted her playmaking abilities. Goalkeeper Nguyen achieved her 11th career shutout, limiting San Diego State to just eight shots. This win sets a positive tone for Texas Tech as they prepare for their next match against Youngstown State.
San Diego, CA – The Texas Tech women’s soccer team kicked off their 2025 season with a commanding 4-0 victory over San Diego State on August 14, 2025. The match, held at the SDSU Sports Deck, showcased the Red Raiders’ offensive power and solid defense as they began their season strongly.
Ranked No. 25 in the United Soccer Coaches Association poll and No. 19 in the TopDrawer Soccer poll, Texas Tech wasted no time in establishing control of the game. Kaitlyn Giametta opened the scoring just 3 minutes and 56 seconds into the match, capitalizing on assists from Taylor Zdrojewski and Macy Blackburn. This early goal set the tone for the Red Raiders, who continued to apply pressure on their opponents.
Shortly after Giametta’s strike, Sam Courtwright netted the second goal for Texas Tech at 6 minutes and 32 seconds. This goal marked a significant comeback for Courtwright, who returned to the field following a year-long recovery from a knee injury. Again, Blackburn and Chloe Japic provided the assists, demonstrating the team’s collaborative effort.
As the first half progressed, Texas Tech maintained their momentum. In the 34th minute, Taylor Zdrojewski added another goal, effectively giving the Red Raiders a comfortable 3-0 lead heading into halftime, with Blackburn registering another assist.
In the second half, the scoring continued for Texas Tech as Raleigh Greason netted the fourth and final goal in the 78th minute. This goal stemmed from a sequence of well-coordinated passes involving Millie Elwood and Japic, sealing the victory for the Red Raiders.
Macy Blackburn’s performance was notably impressive as she provided three assists throughout the match. Her contributions on the field reaffirmed her status as a Preseason First Team All-American, showcasing her playmaking skills and vision during the game.
Defensively, Texas Tech was anchored by goalkeeper Faith Nguyen, who recorded her 11th career shutout. The Red Raiders’ defense limited San Diego State to just eight shots, with Nguyen only needing to make three saves to maintain the clean sheet.
In terms of overall statistics, Texas Tech outshot San Diego State 15-8, also controlling the shots on goal category with an 8-3 advantage. Both teams earned five corner kicks, but the Aztecs faced more fouls, committing nine compared to the Red Raiders’ eight.
This victory not only marks Texas Tech’s first win of the season but also improves their overall record to 1-0. Looking ahead, the Red Raiders will return home for their second match against Youngstown State on August 17, 2025. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. at the John Walker Soccer Complex, where Texas Tech will aim to continue their winning ways and build on their strong season opener.
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Additional Resources
- Texas Tech Women’s Soccer: 4-0 Victory Over San Diego State
- Youngstown State Women’s Soccer: Match Against Texas Tech
- Texas Tech vs San Diego State: Match Stats
- Wikipedia: Women’s Soccer
- Google Search: Texas Tech Women’s Soccer
