CLAREMORE, Okla. - UT Dallas and Rogers State played to a 1-1 draw in women's soccer action at Soldier Field Saturday night.

The Comets (1-0-1) fired 39 shots, with 17 on target, but Hillcats' (0-1-1) goalkeeper Calais Butts turned away 16 attempts. 

The first half saw UTD apply offensive pressure with multiple attempts early on, as Butts saved Maya Walker's shot in the second minute. Chelsea Vilca continued the aggressive pursuit with four shots within a span of seven minutes, though none found the net. RSU's defense held firm despite seeing seven shots on goal, with Butts making key saves, including a crucial one against Kira Schkade's attempt in the 22nd minute. The Hillcats capitalized on their opportunity late in the period when Delana King scored in the 40th minute, assisted by Rylee Shroder, giving them a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.

The second half began with a strong offensive push from UTD, evidenced by Gabby Thompson's shot just after a corner kick in the 46th minute. Despite early fouls from the Hillcats, the Comets capitalized in the 54th minute when Vilca scored, leveling the match at 1-1. RSU responded with attempts from Te Waiariki Read and Hannah Schulze, but McKenzie Hunninghake's crucial saves denied both. As the half progressed, UTD maintained pressure with a series of shots, including multiple attempts by Walker and Viviana Duarte, all thwarted by Butts' goalkeeping. The match concluded with a flurry of shots from UTD, but the score remained tied at 1-1 by the end of regulation.

UT Dallas Performances
Chelsea Vilca - 1 goal (3rd of the season), 8 shots, 90 minutes played
McKenzie Hunninghake - 6 saves
Gabby Thompson - 6 shots, 2 shots on goal
Maya Walker - 6 shots, 5 shots on goal
Kaley Robison - 4 shots, 2 shots on goal, 90 minutes 
Lina Ullen - 90 minutes played
Amelia Griffin - 90 minutes played

Rogers State Performances
Calais Butts - 16 saves
Rylee Shroder - 1 assists, 1 shot on goal, 90 minutes played
Delana King - 1 goal, 2 shots
Anna Hibbard - 90 minutes played

Up Next
The next challenge for the Comets takes them on the road to Gunnison, Colo., where they will face Western Colorado on Friday, September 12 at 8 p.m. CT.