SHAWNEE, Okla. - The UT Dallas women's soccer team defeated Oklahoma Baptist 4-0 at the OBU Soccer Complex Wednesday night.
The win was the Comets' third consecutive shutout to start the season, improving their record to 3-0. UTD outshot the Bison (0-2) 23-7 overall and 9-3 on goal, while also holding a 10-0 advantage in corner kicks. The Comets were whistled for more fouls, however, by a 12-10 margin.
UTD did not allow OBU to take a shot in the opening period. Forward
Ella Spiller broke the scoring open with a goal in the 33rd minute, on a pass from
Ella Kelley.
Spiller made it 2-0 in the 72nd minute with an assist from
Amelia Griffin.
Kyleigh D'Spain converted a penalty kick in the 82nd minute, then
Grace Pritchard added the final goal 1:01 later.
UT Dallas Notes
- The Comets move to 3-0 all-time against the Bison.
- Spiller scored her first goals in a Comet uniform. It was the fourth multiple-goal game in her collegiate career.
- D'Spain also scored for the first time while at UTD
- Pritchard's goal was the fourth in her career
- Griffin recorded her third career assist.
- Kelley's helper was the first in her college career.
- Goalkeeper
Melyna Martinez came up with three saves, bringing her total to eight over 270 scoreless minutes this year.
- Center back
Emma Best logged all 90 minutes.
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Mariah Lewis and
Linzy Villa made their UTD debuts in the game.
Oklahoma Baptist Notes
- Makenzie Christian stopped five shots in goal.
- Clara Martin took three shots, one on goal.
- Hope White and Annelis Perez also recorded a shot on goal.
Up Next
UTD will travel to Joplin, Mo., on Sunday for an 11 a.m. kickoff against Missouri Southern State. The match will be the Comets' final non-conference game of the regular season.
