WICHITA FALLS, Texas - The UT Dallas men's soccer team took over first place in the Lone Star Conference after defeating #9 Midwestern State 2-0 at Stang Park Saturday night.
It was the first victory over a ranked opponent since the Comets (8-3-2, 4-0-1 LSC) became a member of NCAA Division II and the LSC.
First Half Highlights
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Kingsley Annan and
Avery Estell took early shots for the Comets, applying pressure on the Mustangs' (8-3-3, 4-2 LSC) defense.
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Ryder Claborn made key saves in the 15th and 35th minutes, denying shots from Liam Kervick and Espinal.
- The Mustangs attempted multiple corner kicks but failed to convert any into goals.
Second Half Highlights
- Iyamah scored for UTD in the 48th minute, knocking in a rebound of his own shot.
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Evan Pustejovsky extended UTD's lead to 2-0 in the 61st minute on a chipped shot over the MSU keeper, assisted by
Avery Brazzell.
- Claborn made key saves against MSU's attempts, maintaining the clean sheet.
- The period concluded with the Comets securing a 2-0 victory, holding off multiple shots from the Mustangs.
Stats Breakdown
The Mustangs outshot the Comets 20-8 overall and 6-5 on goal. MSU also led in corner kicks 6-3, while UTD was called for more fouls, 18-11.
UT Dallas Performances
Ryder Claborn - 6 saves, 6th shutout of the season
Osi Iyamah - first career goal and game-winner
Evan Pustejovsky - second goal of the season
Avery Brazzell - second assist of the year
The defensive line of
Josh Zemanski,
Callum Thompson,
Julio De Los Reyes and
Ryan Anderson played all 90 minutes in the shutout.
Midwestern State Performances
Dereck Espinal - 4 shots, 3 on goal
Cooper Tea - 7 shots
Liam Kervick - 1 shot on goal
Up Next
UT Dallas will face St. Mary's at home on Wednesday, October 22 at 7 p.m.
