The Bulldogs opened their campaign in Fort Worth, Texas, where they faced the TCU Horned Frogs in a tightly contested match that swung back and forth until the final whistle.
Sophomore forward Mya Townes broke the deadlock early, slotting a calm finish into the net to give Georgia a 1-0 lead within the first few minutes.
TCU answered swiftly, with sophomore forward Eres Freifeld striking just two minutes later to restore parity, a goal that set the tone for a fast‑paced contest.
Key moments in the second half
The Horned Frogs took the lead when fifth‑year defender Grace Coppinger, making her TCU debut, rose to meet a cross and headed the ball home.
Junior midfielder Emma Yolinsky extended the advantage to 3-1 in the 62nd minute, finishing a well‑timed pass that left Georgia scrambling to respond.
Despite the deficit, Georgia’s attack remained persistent, with Maya Woolforde, Honoka Hamano and Sage Glover each testing the TCU defense with multiple shots that kept the pressure alive.
Looking ahead
The Bulldogs will travel to Macon, Georgia, for their next showdown against Mercer on Sunday at 6 p.m., hoping to translate the moments of brilliance into a full‑time result.
Coach Hannah Folliard praised the team’s resilience, noting that the early‑season loss provides valuable lessons as the schedule progresses.