LAREDO, Texas - The UT Dallas women's soccer team stayed in third place in the Lone Star Conference standings after defeating Texas A&M International 1-0 at Dustdevil Field Saturday night.

The Comets (7-1-1, 4-1 LSC) posted its second consecutive shutout and fourth of the season. They outshot the Dustdevils (1-4-2, 1-3-1 LSC) 19-7 overall and 12-1 on goal.

First Half Highlights
- UT Dallas opened with offensive pressure, recording three shots on target within the first 12 minutes, but all were saved by TAMIU's goalkeeper, Latae Rodriguez.  
- The Dustdevil's Janize Castillo had a key attempt in the 29th minute, but McKenzie Hunninghake made a crucial save for Texas-Dallas.  
- Rodriguez continued her strong performance with two more saves in the final three minutes of the half, keeping the Comets from breaking through.  
- The half concluded with both teams locked at 0-0.

Second Half Highlights
- UTD capitalized early in the second period with steady pressure, leading to a goal by Jules Chavez in the 62nd minute to break the deadlock. 
- Chavez touched and blasted the ball from the top of the box, arching into the goal.
- Chelsea Vilca's attempts at 48:47 and 66:46 forced crucial saves from Rodriguez.
- The Dustdevils struggled to convert chances, with shots by Tove Thornholm at 57:05 and Anessa Barrera at 73:35 both missing the target. 

UT Dallas Performances
McKenzie Hunninghake - 4th shout of the season, 1 save 
Chelsea Vilca - 5 shots, 3 on goal
Jules Chavez - 3rd goal of the season, 12th of her career.
Lina Ullen, Kira Schkade, Amelia Griffin, Amy Escorza and Gabby Thompson logged all 90 minutes.

Texas A&M International Performances
Latae Rodriguez - 11 saves  
Janize Castillo - 1 shot on goal
Anessa Barrera - 2 shots

Up Next
UTD will host #3 DBU on Wednesday at 7 p.m.