LUBBOCK, Texas - Sophomore
Jules Chavez scored with 7:30 remaining, leading to a 1-0 victory for UT Dallas women's soccer over Lubbock Christian at the LCU Soccer & Track Complex Saturday afternoon.
Senior keeper
McKenzie Hunninghake came up with eight saves for her fifth shutout of the season.
First Half Highlights
- The Lady Chaps (6-4-2, 4-2-2 Lone Star Conference) initiated offensive pressure early, with Emma Best's shot saved by Hunninghake at 3:11. Â
- The Comets (8-2-1, 5-2 LSC)Â responded with a shot from
Gabby Thompson at 3:36, which was saved by Emma Wright. Â
- Claire Jacobson's attempt at 14:34 marked one of several LCU shots on target, but Hunninghake continued to deny scoring chances. Â
- Journey Curs and Ella Spiller had back-to-back shots in the 16th minute, both saved by Hunninghake, maintaining the scoreless tie. Â
Second Half Highlights
- UTD earned a corner kick in the 51st minute, but the subsequent attempt by
Jules Chavez went wide right.
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Chelsea Vilca took a shot in the 55th minute that missed the top right corner.
- Hunninghake made a crucial save on a low shot by Curs in the 73rd minute.
- Chavez converted a goal in the 82nd minute, after dribbling past a pair of defenders and ripping a shot from the top of the box.
Stats Breakdown
The Lady Chaps outshot the Comets 15-6 overall and 8-2 on goal. LCU led in corner kicks 4-1, and UTD committed more fouls - 9-4.
UT Dallas Performances Â
McKenzie Hunninghake - season-high 8 saves, 5th shutout of the season.Â
Jules Chavez - 4th goal of the season and 2nd game-winner.Â
Kira Schkade,
Aubree Wilson and
Lina Ullen each played all 90 minutes on the backline.Â
Lubbock Christian Performances
Emma Best - 2 shots on goal
Journey Curs - 3 shots, 2 on goal
Ella Spiller - 2 shots on goal
Up Next
UTD will play at St. Edward's in Austin, Texas on October 15 at 7 p.m.
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