UC women’s soccer falls to No. 25 Texas Tech in Lubbock

The Red Raiders took a 1-0 lead in the first half off a penalty. Cincinnati fought hard but couldn't find an equalizer against the ranked opponent. Both teams came in off draws, with the Bearcats tying Kansas 1-1 and Texas Tech knotting one up with UCF 2-2 before the matchup.

The loss opens a three-game road stretch for Cincinnati in Texas, with Lubbock as the first stop. The Bearcats now move on to face Texas Christian University to close out the trip.

For Texas Tech, the win keeps the Red Raiders unbeaten and in ranked form on their home turf. Cincinnati, now facing a tough start to the stretch, will need to regroup quickly before Fort Worth.