ALPINE, Texas - The UT Dallas men's soccer team extended its Lone Star Conference lead with a 1-0 victory over Sul Ross State at Lobo Field Saturday.
With three games remaining, the Comets (10-3-2, 6-0-1 LSC) need a victory and a tie to secure at least a share of the regular season LSC title.
This is the 24th 10-win season in UTD's 28-year history.
First Half Highlights
- Sebastian Martinez took an early shot for Lobos (5-4-5, 3-2-3 LSC) in the first minute, but it went over the goal. Â
- Sophomore keeper
Ryder Claborn made a crucial save at 6:39, denying another attempt by Martinez to keep the score level. Â
- UTD increased pressure with multiple shots on target, including a near-miss from
Avery Brazzell that hit the left woodwork at 20:30. Â
- The Lobos' Isaac Poole made several key saves, including one at 28:31, to maintain the scoreless draw heading into halftime.
Second Half Highlights
- UTD opened the half with a shot on target by
Callum Thompson, saved by Poole. Â
- In the 75th minute, SRSU's Marlon Meda received a red card, reducing the home team to ten players. Â
- Sophomore forward
Osi Iyamah scored the decisive goal for the Comets in the 82nd minute, heading in a shot to the bottom right corner. Â
- Claborn made several crucial saves in the final minutes, preserving the 1-0 lead and securing the win for UTD. Â
Stats Breakdown
The Lobos outshot the Comets 16-14, but UTD 6-5 in shots on goal. SRSU led in corner kicks 4-3 and both teams committed 10 fouls.
UT Dallas Perofrmances
Osi Iyamah - 2nd goal of the season and 2nd game-winner
Ryder Claborn - 5 saves for 7th shutout. He is tied for 3rd in school history in season shutouts.
Jordan Jones - 4 shots, 1 on goal
Callum Thompson - played all 90 minutes
Sul Ross State Performances
Isaac Poole - 5 saves Â
Omar Diaz - 2 shots, 1 on goal
Sebastian Martinez - 2 shots, 1 on goal
Up Next
The Comets will head to Austin, Texas to face St. Edward's at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
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