RICHARDSON, Texas - The UT Dallas women's soccer team picked up its first victory of the season, defeating Dallas 3-1 at the UTD Soccer Complex Wednesday evening.
The Comets (1-1) netted the first goal in the 23rd minute junior forward
Sierra Foster scored from the top right of the box on a fast break with an assist from junior forward
Bella Granada. The game remained 1-0 until the 59th minute when the Crusaders (1-1) gained a goal from Alyssa Menacacci on assists by Claire Reed and Britney Zapata.
UTD answered 40 seconds later when Granada tipped in a pass from the left side by freshman midfielder
Janae Shaklee. Granada found the back of the net again in the 68th minute after a UD turnover at midfield and pass from Foster, giving the Comets the 3-1 win.
UT Dallas outshot Dallas 12-8 overall and 7-5 on goal. The Comets held a 7-2 advantage on corner kicks and the foul count was 10 for the Crusaders and nine for the host.
UT Dallas Notes
- Granada posted a career-high five points on the two goals and an assist. She has scored in both games this season.
- Foster moved her career totals to 12 goals and nine assists.
- Shaklee has recorded assists in back-to-back games.
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Melanie Marchant and
Grace Bales also recorded shots on goal.
- Junior defender
Peyton Guidry played all 90 minutes.
- Sophomore keeper
Jade Press came up with a pair of saves
Dallas Notes
- The goal was the first of the season for Menacacci, who also took three shots on goal.
- Andrea Coppi and Nevaeh Coronado each recorded a shot on goal.
- Elise Valdez played all 90 minutes on the backline for the Crusaders.
- Kaitlyn Vess stopped eight shots in goal.
Up Next
The Comets will hostg Simpson (Iowa) on Friday, September 9 at 6 p.m.
