RICHARDSON, Texas — The UT Dallas women's soccer team opened the 2025 campaign and the NCAA Division II era with a decisive 5-0 victory over Oklahoma Baptist at UTD Soccer Field Thursday night. The Comets (1-0) dominated with nine shots on goal compared to the Bison's (0-1) two, with a standout performance from the home team's defense securing the clean sheet. UTD capitalized on its offensive opportunities, scoring three goals in the first half and adding two more in the second.
The first half saw UTD take command early, with senior
Chelsea Vilca scoring twice in quick succession at the 21st and 23rd minutes to give the home team a 2-0 lead. Vilca's first goal came with an assist from
Kira Schkade, while her second was unassisted. The 65 seconds between goals was the fourth-fastest time for consecutive goals by one player in program history.
The Comets extended their lead to 3-0 when
Gabby Thompson found the back of the net in the 35th minute, assisted by Vilca. Despite an initial save by Jolee King on a shot from
Jules Chavez, OBU struggled to contain the UTD offense throughout the half.
The second half began with UTD maintaining control, despite Oklahoma Baptist's early shot attempts. Hali White of the Bison made two shot attempts early in the half, but was unable to find the net, with
McKenzie Hunninghake making a key save at 55:07. The Comets capitalized on their opportunities, with Thompson converting a penalty kick at 60 minutes to extend their lead. Freshman
Grace Pritchard further secured the victory for UTD with a goal at the 71st minute, assisted by
Jules Chavez, bringing the score to 5-0. Despite several fouls and a shot by Vilca hitting the left woodwork, the Comets maintained their lead, and OBU was unable to break through the defense.
Graduate student center back
Lina Ullen played all 90 minutes to anchor the UTD defensive effort.
Kaley Robison,
Amelia Griffin and Schkade started on the back line and were relieved by
Nailea Lorenzo,
Rowen Hughes and
Regan Alt.
UT Dallas Top Performers
McKenzie Hunninghake - two saves in a shutout performance
Gabby Thompson - two goals, including a penalty kick, three shots on goal
Chelsea Vilca - two goals, one assists five shots, game-winner
Grace Pritchard - first collegiate goal
Kira Schkade - first collegiate assist
Oklahoma Baptist Top Performers
Jolee King - 4 saves
Addison Gray - 2 shots, 1 shot on goal
Hali White - 2 shots, 1 shot onb goal
Up Next
The next challenge for the Comets takes them to Claremore, Okla., where they will face Rogers State on September 6. The match kicks off at 7 p.m. as UTD competes on the road.
