RICHARDSON, Texas - The UT Dallas men's soccer team posted its fifth shutout of the season, defeating West Texas A&M 2-0 in Lone Star Conference action at the UTD Soccer Field Saturday.
The Comets are now 14-0-1 over their last 15 games at home.
First Half Highlights
- The Buffaloes (5-4-1, 2-1-1 LSC) initiated the attack early with a corner kick and a shot by Ben Scotford in the first two minutes, which was saved by goalkeeper
Ryder Claborn. Â
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Evan Pustejovsky scored the opening goal for UTD (6-3-2, 2-0-1 LSC) in the 21st minute, assisted by
Avery Brazzell, giving the home team a 1-0 lead. Brazzell found a sliding Pustejovsky for his first goal of the season.Â
- Claborn recorded multiple saves, denying shots from Delahmu Reeves and D'Jonte Davis, maintaining the lead for the Comets. Â
- The Buffaloes continued to pressure with shots late in the half, but Claborn's consistent saves kept the score unchanged at halftime. Â
Second Half Highlights
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Tabor Robinson's early shot at the 49:24 mark was saved by WT's Bryce Cottle, maintaining the scoreline. Â
- Claborn made a crucial save on Sharif Mohammed's shot in the 58th minute to preserve UTD's advantage. Â
- Despite consistent pressure from the Buffs, including multiple corner kicks, the Comets held firm defensively. Â
- Brazzell sealed the victory with a goal in the 89th minute, assisted by
Luke Harris on a long ball, securing a 2-0 win for UTD.
Stats Breakdown
The Buffs outshot the Comets 10-8 overall and 7-4 on goal. WT also led in corner kicks (7-3) and fouls (10-8).
UT Dallas Performances
Ryder Claborn - season-high 7 saves, 4th shutout of the year
Avery Brazzell - 1 goal, 1 assist, tied for team lead with 7 points
Evan Pustejovsky - 1st goal of the season, game-winner.
Luke Harris - 2nd assist of the year.
Callum Thompson,
Julio De Los Reyes and
Ryan Anderson logged all 90 minutes as defenders
West Texas A&M Performances
Bryce Cottle - 2 saves
Sharif Mohammed - 3 shots on goal
D'Jonte Davis - 2 shots, 1 on goalÂ
Dylan Cabrera - 2 shots, 1 on goal
Up Next
Looking ahead, UTD will host Lubbock Christian on October 15, with kickoff set for 7 p.m.Â