What happened: Kaitlyn Giametta scored in the 73rd minute to push Texas Tech to a 2-0 lead in the Big 12 Soccer Championship quarterfinals. The strike gave the Red Raiders a two-goal cushion with under 20 minutes remaining in regulation.
Why it matters: The Red Raiders entered tournament play aiming to rebound after suffering their first loss of the season against Cincinnati in late October. A quarterfinal victory secures a spot in the conference semifinals and strengthens their national postseason positioning.
What to watch: Texas Tech will look to close out the final minutes of regulation to advance to the Big 12 Championship semifinals.