AUSTIN, Texas - The UT Dallas women's soccer team earned another Lone Star Conference victory on the road, defeating St. Edward's 2-1 at Lewis-Chen Family Field Wednesday night.
The win keeps the Comets in third place in the league standings as they improve to 9-2-1 overall and 6-2 in the LSC
First Half Highlights
- UTD pressured early with two consecutive corner kicks by the sixth minute, leading to a shot by
Jules Chavez. Â
- In the 10th minute, Andrea Santana of the Hilltoppers (4-7-2, 3-4-2 LSC) forced a crucial save from
McKenzie Hunninghake with a shot aimed bottom left. Â
- The Comets maintained offensive pressure, resulting in a shot on goal by
Gabby Thompson in the 16th minute, but it was saved by Daria Schlumbohm. Â
- SEU had multiple shot attempts, including a miss by Jisell Zavaleta Denova in the 38th minute, but neither team scored. Â
Second Half Highlights
- The Comets took the lead in the 58th minute when senior
Chelsea Vilca blasted a shot from just outside the box on the left side.
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Kira Schkade extended the advantage for UTD in the 69th minute on a tip-in past two Hilltoppers, making it 2-0.
- St. Edward's reduced the deficit in the 89th minute with Isabella Ruiz scoring, assisted by Santana.
Stats Breakdown
UTD outshot SEU 15-12 overall and 8-4 on goal. The Comets took one more corner kick, 4-3, while the Hilltoppers led in fouls, 10-9.
UT Dallas Performances
McKenzie Hunninghake - 3 savesÂ
Kira Schkade - 1st goal of the season, game-winner
Chelsea Vilca - 7th goal of the year, 6 shots, 3 on goal
Gabby Thompson,
Amelia Griffin,
Aubree Wilson and
Lina Ullen logged all 90 minutes.
St. Edward's Performances
Daria Schlumbohm - 6 saves in goal
Andrea Santana - 1 assist, 5 shots, 3 on goal
Isabella Ruiz - 1 goal, 2 shots
Up Next
Looking ahead, UTD will defend its home pitch against Texas Woman's on Saturday at 7 p.m.
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