RICHARDSON, TEXAS – West Texas A&M Women's Soccer (7-7-3, 6-5-2 LSC) were defeated 1-0 against UT Dallas Saturday afternoon. UT Dallas found an early goal in the second half and held that lead the rest of the way.
The Lady Buffs defense would be tested right away as they fired four shots (three on goal) in the first 14 minutes.
Franciezca Blancaflor saved all three of the shots on goal to keep the Comets off the scoreboard. WT found their first shot of the match with
Riley Sims landing one on goal in the 16th minute but it would be saved. The teams stayed interlocked the rest of the half as neither offense could break through the opposing defense. 0-0 would be the score going into halftime.
Out of halftime, it was the Comets who struck first with a goal following a free kick just outside the box in the 56th minute. WT was able to generate offensive opportunities the rest of the way with three corner kicks and three shots but could not find the game-tying goal. The Lady Buffs would ultimately fall 1-0 to UTD.
Top Lady Buffs
- Riley Sims totaled four shots with two landing on goal in her 83 minutes. This was her sixth game with 4+ shots this season.
- Franciezca Blancaflor made five saves in goal which was the fifth time this season where she's had 5+ saves. On the year, Blancaflor is up to 75 saves which exceeded her mark of 70 saves last season.
- Sienna Hurrell notched two shots with one landing on goal as she played all 90 minutes. This was her second game playing all 90 minutes this season.
Buffalo Bits
- West Texas A&M is now 0-2-0 all-time against UT Dallas.
- The Lady Buffs led the game in saves (5-3) and corner kicks (5-1)
- Samantha Solorzano and Alicia Cohen each recorded a shot. Solorzano played 78 minutes while Cohen played 56.
- Ryann Davis, Rozlyn Rumsey, and Charo Rodriguez Fortea all logged 90 minutes in the match. This was Davis' 13th game, Rumsey's sixth, and Rodrigeuz Fortea's fourth time going the distance this season.
Up Next
West Texas A&M closes out the regular season on Tuesday, October 27 as they host Oklahoma Christian at The Pitch. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m.
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