SOUTH BEND, Ind. – One of the greatest stories in collegiate soccer, and the winningest season in program history came to a close Friday afternoon, as the No. 6 Michigan State women’s soccer team fell in a 1-0 contest against the No. 17 TCU Horned Frogs in the second round of the 2022 NCAA Championships from Alumni Stadium on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.
In an unprecedented rise to the highest levels of college soccer, the Spartans completed the 2022 season boasting a 17-3-3 overall record, the most successful single season in program history. The Green & White recorded the first officially recognized Big Ten Conference championship in the 36 years of Spartan women’s soccer, compiling a 9-0-1 overall record in league play to register just the ninth undefeated B1G regular season title since 1994.
The Spartans matched their best NCAA Tournament finish all-time, advancing to the second round for just the third time ever. Michigan State now boasts a 3-5 overall record in the Big Dance, advancing to the second round twice previously in 2005 and 2008. TCU’s postseason journey continues on to the Sweet 16 for the third consecutive season, rising to 14-4-5 overall on the year.
Despite the final score, Michigan State dominated practically every aspect of the game, highlighted by maintaining nearly 60% of the possession. In the shot chart, MSU built up a 17-6 advantage highlighted by a 6-3 differential in shots on goal. The Spartans also more than doubled TCU’s corner kick tally, registering an 8-3 margin in the statistic. Senior forward Camryn Evans led the way in the box score with a pair of shots on goal, while junior midfielder Justina Gaynor finished with a game-high four shots.
Between the posts, TCU goalkeeper Lauren Kellett logged her 12th win of the 2022 campaign and improved to 12-4-5 overall for the Horned Frogs this season. Her 90 minute effort in goal included six saves and a complete game shutout. On the other side of the field, Spartan senior netminder Lauren Kozal completed a landmark 2022 season with a 17-3-3 individual record, recording a pair of saves in…
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