CANYON, Texas - For the third consecutive game, the UT Dallas men's soccer team earned a Lone Star Conference tie with a 1-1 decision against West Texas A&M at The Pitch at Buffalo Sports Park on Saturday.
The Comets (6-1-4, 0-0-3) scored in the 26th minute when an
Evan Pustejovsky free kick connected reached
Callum Thompson, who headed it in. The game remained 1-0 until a foul in the box with 22 seconds left resulted in a D'Jonte Davis penalty kick goal for the Buffaloes (3-6-2, 1-1-2).
Both teams took 11 shots, five on goal. UTD led 8-1 in corner kicks and WT committed more fouls, 16-11. The Buffs picked up a red card in the 71st minute.
UT Dallas Notes
- The goal was the second of the season for Thompson and fifth of his career.
- Pustejovsky also had his second assist of the year and fifth in his career at UTD.
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Avery Brazzell took two shots on goal.
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Seb Martinez and
Gavin Vo also had shots on goal.
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Ryder Claborn posted four saves.
West Texas A&M Notes
- Davis scored his first goal of the year.
- Felix Casas, Joseluis Diaz and Edward Acosta each took a shot on goal.
- Keeper Luke Southerington had four saves and recorded a shot on goal.
Up Next
The Comets will play again on Wednesday at Lubbock Christian with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
