SHERMAN, Texas - The UT Dallas women's soccer team recorded its fourth consecutive shutout to begin 2023 with a 3-0 win over Austin at the Pierce Soccer Complex Sunday night.
The Comets (4-0) scored early when freshman defender
Jenna Wilkinson booted a free kick and connected with
Sierra Foster who found the goal for the third time this season just 5:21 into the match.
Senior
Kate Crowe made the game 2-0 in the 20th minute with an assist from
Bella Granada. Crowe scored again on another Wilkinson assist with 10 seconds remaining for the final 3-0 tally.
The Comets outshot the 'Roos 23-2 overall and 12-1 on goal. UTD also held a 5-0 advantage in corner kicks and led 11-9 in fouls.
UT Dallas Notes
- Sunday was the 25th meeting between UTD and AC. The Comets lead the series 15-4-6 with 10 shutouts.
- The Comets have started the season 4-0 for the sixth time in program history and joins the 2014 as the only teams to start with four consecutive shutouts.
- Crowe recorded her first multiple-goal game and moved her season total to four goals.
- Wilkinson had a pair of assists for the first time of her career.
- Granada's assist was the second of her career.
- Foster's goal was the third this season and 15th of her career. She also has five career game-winners.
- Keeper
Jade Press had one save for her fourth shutout of the year and seventh of her last eight games dating back to 2022.
- Wilkinson,
Peyton Guidry and
Maddie Meyer each played all 90 minutes to anchor the shutout performance.
Austin Notes
- Miranda Countryman took the only shot on goal for the 'Roos.
- Brittany Hutton also had a shot.
- Kenedie Lane stopped two shots in the first half while Amanda Zyla had seven saves in the second period.
Up Next
The Comets will play at home for the first time at 6 p.m. Friday against Hendrix.
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