RICHARDSON, Texas - The UT Dallas men's soccer team posted its sixth shutout of the season, defeating Lubbock Christian 1-0 at UTD Soccer Field Wednesday night. With the victory, the Comets improve to 7-3-2 overall and remain unbeaten in Lone Star Conference play at 3-0-1.
First Half Highlights
- The Chaparrals' (3-6-3, 2-2-2 LSC) Jack Brassey took an early shot in the seventh minute, missing out right.
- The Comets responded with a shot attempt by
Jordan Jones in the 20th minute.
- Freshman
Aiden Erol of UTD had a shot in the 44th minute that went out top, keeping the score level at the half.
Second Period Highlights
- UTD began the half with offensive momentum, earning a corner kick within the first minute.
-
Evan Pustejovsky's early shots tested LCU's defense, prompting saves by goalkeeper Connor Pettigrew.
- Jones capitalized on a penalty kick in the 53rd minute to give the Comets the lead.
Stats Breakdown
UTD outshot LCU 12-8 overall and 5-1 on goal. Both teams took four corner kicks and the Chaps led in fouls, 12-10.
UT Dallas Performances
Jordan Jones - hit penalty kick for first goal of the season.
Ryder Claborn - 1 save for 5th shutout of the season. He leads the LSC with a 0.38 goals against average.
Evan Pustejovsky - 4 shots, 2 shots on goal
Josh Zemanski,
Julio De Los Reyes,
Callum Thompson and
Tabor Robinson played all 90 minutes in the shutout victory.
Lubbock Christian Performances
Connor Pettigrew - 4 saves
Adam Davison - 2 shots, 1 on goal
Manu Nunez - 2 shots
Up Next
UTD will travel to Wichita Falls, Texas, to face #9 Midwestern State at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
