RICHARDSON, Texas - The UT Dallas women's soccer team defeated Oklahoma Christian 1-0 in Lone Star Conference action Wednesday night at the UTD Soccer Field.
With the win, the Comets improve to 10-2-2 overall and 7-2-1 in league play. This is the 21st 10-win season in the program's 28-year history.
First Half Highlights
- Senior goalkeeper
McKenzie Hunninghake made crucial saves early for UTD, including a stop at the 10:33 mark to deny Ruta Andrews' shot.
- UTD maintained offensive pressure, with Breanna Wooten saving multiple attempts, including efforts by
Chelsea Vilca and
Kira Schkade.
- Despite several shots from both teams, neither the Comets nor the Eagles (6-6-1, 4-5 LSC) found the back of the net by halftime.
Second Half Highlights
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Maya Walker initiated the offensive momentum for UTD with an early shot at 50:35.
- Vilca broke the deadlock in the 59th minute, securing a 1-0 lead for the Comets after tripping up a pair of Eagle defenders and arching a shot from the top left corner of the box.
- Wooten of the Eagles made key saves against shots from
Jules Chavez and
Nailea Lorenzo to keep the score within reach.
- UTD maintained pressure with multiple corner kicks and shots, effectively managing their lead to close out the match.
Stats Breakdown
The Comets outshot the Eagles 17-5 overall and 9-3 on goal. UTD led in corner kicks, 3-1, while OC committed more fouls, 9-4.
UT Dallas Performances
Chelsea Vilca - 8th goal of the season and 18th of her career
McKenzie Hunninghake - 3 saves, 6th shutout of the season
Jules Chavez - 4 shots, 2 on goal
Maya Walker - 3 shots, 1 on goal
Kira Schkade,
Amelia Griffin and
Lina Ullen played all 90 minutes.
Oklahoma Christian Performances
Breanna Wooten - 8 saves
Ruta Andrews - 1 shot on goal
Macy Gross - 1 shot on goal
Avery Carnes - 1 shot on goal
Up Next
UTD will travel to Canyon, Texas to take on West Texas A&M on Saturday at 1 p.m.
