RICHARDSON, Texas - The UT Dallas men's soccer team defeated St. Mary's 3-1 at the UTD Soccer Field Wednesday to remain unbeaten and in first place in the Lone Star Conference.
With the win, the Comets improve to 9-3-2 overall and 5-0-1 in league play with four matches to play.
First Half Highlights
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Callum Thompson scored the opening goal for UTD in the 14th minute on a header off a corner kick by
Jordan Jones.. Â
- The Rattlers (2-5-6, 1-4-1 LSC)Â had multiple attempts on goal, including a saved shot by Dyllan Mendoza at the 28th minute. Â
- The Comets maintained pressure with shots from
Ryan Anderson and
Carson Burden, both saved by Johnny Thurbin. Â
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Ryder Claborn made key saves, including a stop against Enzo Jaques in the 41st minute, preserving the 1-0 lead at halftime. Â
Second Half Highlights
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Avery Brazzell scored for UTD in the 47th minute after pulling the keeper out and arching the ball to the right corner to extend the lead to 2-0. Â
- The Rattlers applied pressure with multiple shots, but Claborn made crucial saves, including one in the 71st minute. Â
- Cooper Stephens reduced the deficit for StMU with a goal in the 65th minute, assisted by Jaques. Â
- Jones sealed the win for the Comets with a fastbreak goal in the 87th minute, resulting in a final score of 3-1. Â
Stats Breakdown
The Rattlers outshot the Comets 20-10, but the home team led 6-5 in shots on goal. St. Mary's led in corner kicks, 7-2, while UTD committed more fouls, 9-6.
UT Dallas Performances
Avery Brazzell - team leading 4th goal and 2nd game-winner of the year.
Callum Thompson - 3rd goal of the year, all off of corner kicks.
Jordan Jones - 2nd goal and 2nd assist of the season.
Ryder Claborn - made 4 saves. Shutout minutes streak ended at 403:59 - the 10th-longest streak in program history.
Thompson,
Josh Zemanski,
Julio De Los Reyes and
Ryan Anderson logged all 90 minutes.
St. Mary's Performances
Johnny Thurbin - 3 saves
Enzo Jaques - 1 assist, 4 shots
Cooper Stephens - 2nd goal of the season
Up Next
The Comets will travel to Sul Ross State in Alpine, Texas on Saturday for a 3 p.m. conference skirmish.
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