RICHARDSON, Texas - The UT Dallas men's soccer team won its third straight game, defeating Northeastern State 2-1 at the UTD Soccer Field Thursday night.
The Comets (4-1-1) got on the board early when forward
Avery Brazzell made a move around the Riverhawks' (1-4) defenders and found the right side of the net in the fifth minute.
The game remained 1-0 until NSU's Miguel Carrasquinho arched in a free kick in the 62nd minute.
Osi Iyamah gave UTD the victory five minutes later after beating a couple of defenders and the NSU keeper.
Comet goalkeeper
Ryder Claborn came up with a crucial save in the 78th minute, stopping a shot by Mason Winters.
NSU outshot UTD 16-13, but the home team led 7-6 in shots on goal. The Riverhawks had an 8-2 advantage in corner kicks and both teams committed 11 fouls.
UT Dallas Notes
- Brazzell's goal was his third of the season and eighth of his career.
- Iyamah leads the Comets with four goals and has scored in the last three matches.
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Tabor Robinson and
Seb Martinez each took two shots, one on goal.
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Carson Burden also had a shot on goal.
- Claborn recorded a season-best five saves.
- The Comet backline of
Callum Thompson,
Julio De Los Reyes,
Tyler Leonard and
Ossian Elgström logged all 90 minutes.
Northeastern State Notes
- Carrasquinho's goal was his first of the season.
- Matheus Possamai and Carter Adams each took three shots, one on goal.
- Marco Cornelio, Ethan VanDusen and Winters also had shots on goal.
- Cameron McColloch recorded five saves.
- Avelino Rosa played all 90 minutes
Up Next
The Comets will take on Ouachita Baptist in Arkadelphia, Ark. on Saturday at 4 p.m.
