RICHARDSON, Texas - The UT Dallas women's soccer team remained perfect at home this season by topping UT Permian Basin 1-0 at the UTD Soccer Field Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Comets improve to 6-1-1 overall on the season, 3-1 in Lone Star Conference play and 3-0 at home.
First Half Highlights
- UTD maintained early pressure with two corner kicks within the first five minutes, including a high shot by
Jules Chavez
- In the 20th minute, senior
Chelsea Vilca forced a save from the Falcons' (2-3-1, 1-3 LSC) goalkeeper, Valeria Delgado, with a shot aimed at the bottom center.
- Momentum shifted when
Gabby Thompson scored for UTD at the 31st minute, assisted by
Jules Chavez, putting the home team ahead.
Second Half Highlights
- Starting the half strong, UTD earned an early corner at the 48th minute but couldn't capitalize on the opportunity.
- UTPB's Maria Tarrago recorded a shot at the 49th minute that
McKenzie Hunninghake stopped.
- UTD increased offensive pressure with a series of shots, including a saved attempt by Chavez at the 65th minute.
Stats Breakdown
The Comets outshot the Falcons 17-4 overall and 6-3 on goal. UTD also had seven corner kicks to UTPB's zero.
UT Dallas Performances
Gabby Thompson - 8th goal of the season and 3rd game-winner. She has scored in six of the Comets' eight games this season.
McKenzie Hunninghake - 3 saves for 3rd shutout of the season.
Chelsea Vilca - 5 shots, 1 on goal.
Jules Chavez - tied for team lead with 3rd assist of the year.
Lina Ullen,
Kira Schkade,
Amelia Griffin and
Aubree Wilson played all 90 minutes on the backline in the shutout effort.
UT Permian Basin Performances
Valeria Delgado - 5 saves
Cassandra Ramirez - 2 shots, 1 on goal
Trinity Vasquez and Maria Tarrago - 1 shot on goal each
Up Next
UTD will continue Lone Star play at Texas A&M International in Laredo on Wednesday.
