A Night of Upsets in Waco
Texas State’s soccer team delivered a stunning 3-1 victory over No. 6 Baylor on Saturday, snapping the Bears’ unbeaten run against ranked opponents and marking the Bobcats’ first-ever win over a nationally recognized side.
The match opened with a flash of brilliance from sophomore midfielder Matsuri Tsutsui, who pounced on a loose pass inside Baylor’s defensive third to open the scoring just two minutes in. Ten seconds later, Baylor’s Lauren Omholt responded instantly, leveling the contest and setting a frantic tempo.
The second half belonged to Helen Alormenu, whose relentless runs forced turnovers and created chances. She found the net twice, first tapping in a set‑piece delivery from Ava Kooker with 34 minutes remaining, then adding a second goal that underscored her growing influence.
With the clock winding down, Texas State’s No. 10 unleashed a spectacular strike from center circle that curled into the top corner, sealing a 3-1 final score and sending the crowd into celebration.
The win is not an isolated triumph; earlier in the season the Bobcats had downed Power Five opposition, including a 3-2 upset of Texas A&M Aggies. Building on that momentum, the team is slated to begin its Pac‑12 schedule on October 1 at Utah State, a milestone that could reshape the program’s trajectory.