Welcome back to Whoosh Weekly. The fall sports are fast approaching the postseason. Check out where the Comets stand. 

SPECIAL PARKING NOTICE FOR OCTOBER 16-17
On Saturday, October 17, UT Dallas is hosting the Komen Dallas North Texas Race for the Cure.  Because of the race, entry routes onto campus could be different than normal.

All roads surrounding and leading into campus should be open and accessible by 11:15 a.m.  Soccer match parking will be in Lot U and is accessible via the Loop Road SW entrance at Waterview and off University Parkway southbound (enter off Campbell and take the roundabout to head south.

Lot J will remain closed until 6 p.m.  Fans attending the 2 p.m. volleyball match should plan to park in PS4, located at Franklyn Jenifer and Drive H.  Enter campus on Franklyn Jenifer off Waterview for easiest access.

LAST WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS

Women's Soccer - UT Dallas suffered a 5-0 loss at #2 DBU on Wednesday, then tied Lubbock Christian 0-0 at home on Saturday. Goalkeeper Melyna Martinez posted two saves for her ninth shutout of the season against the Lady Chaps. She is now tied for eighth on the Comet career list with nine clean sheets.

The Comets are now 8-3-2 overall and 4-3-2 in Lone Star Conference play. They are tied for seventh with 14 points with five games remaining.

Men's Soccer - The Comets picked up a 2-0 victory at Lubbock Christian on Wednesday, then lost 2-1 to #2 Midwestern State at home on Saturday. Luca Foschi scored the game-winner against the Chaparrals in the 78th minute, which was followed by a Jose Diaz goal. Foschi also assisted Julio De Los Reyes' goal against the Mustangs. Goalkeeper Ryder Claborn moved into fifth place on UTD's career shutout list with 12. He followed the performance up with a career-high nine saves against MSU.

UTD is 7-2-4 overall and 1-1-3 in league play. They are tied for fifth with six points with five matches left.

Volleyball - UTD went 1-1 on the road, falling to Midwestern State in five sets, then rebounding to defeat Lubbock Christian in four. Against the Mustangs, middle blocker Lila Westphal recorded a career-high nine blocks, tied for the ninth-most in school history. Setter Abby Gentner recorded double-doubles in both matches, moving up to eighth in career assists with 970. 

The Comets are 9-8 and 5-3 in LSC action. They are tied for seventh and have nine matches left on the regular-seasons chedule.


THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE (see entire schedule)

Women's Golf - UTD competed in the Battle for the Belt in Hot Springs, Ark. on Sunday and Monday.

Men's Golf - The Comets will play in the Ryan Palmer Foundation Invitational in Amarillo, Texas Monday and Tuesday.

Women's Soccer - UTD hosts St. Edward's on Wednesday at 7 p.m. for Girls Night Out and a New Balance gear giveaway. They will play at #25 Texas Woman's in Denton on Saturday at 6 p.m.

Men's Soccer - The Comets go to San Antonio on Wednesday and will face St. Mary's at 7 p.m. They will return home to take on Sul Ross State at 1 p.m. Saturday, where it will be senior day. 

Volleyball - UT Dallas faces Eastern New Mexico on Friday night at home at 6 p.m. on Hispanic Heritage Night. On Saturday, West Texas A&M comes to town for the Dig Pink match at 2 p.m.

Cross Country - The Comets will race in their final tune-up before the LSC Championships on Saturday. They will compete in the Old Glory Gallop at the AP Ranch in Fort Worth at 8:15 a.m.

COMETS OF THE WEEK
Luca Foschi - Men's Soccer
Abby Gentner - Volleyball