GEORGETOWN, Texas - The UT Dallas men's soccer team battled Southwestern (Texas) to a 1-1 tie at Varsity Field Sunday afternoon.

The Pirates (2-0-2) scored the first goal of the game in the 83rd minute when Michael Grimm converted a penalty kick. Just 25 seconds later, Josh Zemanski crossed from the right to Kane Kidwell, who directly headed the ball, and senior Vaughn Morgan directed the ball with his right foot into the net to knot the game 1-1.

The Comets (0-2-2) outshot the Pirates 9-7 overall, but SU held a 6-4 advantage in shots on goal. Southwestern also had a 4-1 lead in corner kicks and UTD committed more fouls, 20-17. Five yellow cards and one red card were issued in the game.

UT Dallas Notes
- The goal was the first in the career of Morgan.
- Zemanski registered his first assist as a Comet.
- Kidwell posted his ninth career assist and 29th career point.
- Junior keeper Michael Hesse tied his career-high with five saves.
- Kayson Marriott, Benny Lube and Kaleem Shabout played all 90 minutes for UTD.

Southwestern Notes
- Brendan Prather made three saves in goal.
- Lukas Nowlin had three shots, two on goal.
- Cooper Pero, More Ariyo and Skyler Frey each had a shot on goal.
- Grimm and Reagan Fortner logged 90 minutes each.

Up Next
The Comets will play their home opener on Friday against Texas Lutheran at 8 p.m.