THE RUNDOWN 
No. 25 DBU Women's Soccer shut out St. Edward's 3-0 at Patriot Soccer Field tonight. The game, dominated by DBU's offense, marks the Patriot's second shutout of the year.  

The Patriots controlled the first half, keeping the ball on their attacking third for the majority of the time. In total, DBU made 11 shot attempts in the first 45. Sophomore Joeli Benson started the Patriots off with a goal in the 19th minute. Benson received Taylor Tufts's corner kick and headed it past SEU's freshman goalkeeper Daria Schlumbohm. The Hilltoppers were unable to make it past DBU's defensive line of Rachel Allen and Parker Coe, making only two shots in the half. The Patriots led at halftime 1-0.  

The Hilltoppers offense began to gain some momentum in the early minutes of the second half but were unable to capitalize on their chances. DBU's defense held them to just two more shots in the final 45. The Patriot offense did not back down, making multiple opportunities inside the box.

In the 55th minute, "Marta" Michelle Gonzalez shot from just outside the 18-yard box, but the goal was denied by the crossbar. 20 minutes later, she found another opportunity off a cross by Taylor Tufts that resulted in a goal, putting the Patriots up 2-0.

A series of subs left Head Coach Marcus Wood's bench as the game's final 15 minutes approached. Among those was junior Kathryn Mullis who made DBU's third and final goal in the 78th minute after receiving a pass from Haley Roberson.  

St. Edward's hustle did not die down, but their efforts were cut short with the final seconds of the game coming to a close. Freshman goalkeeper Carmen Lopez earned her second career shutout and DBU's win over SEU earns them three points to contribute to the Lone Star Conference standings where they currently sit in second.  

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW 

• The win over St. Edward's gives DBU their seventh shutout of the year.  

• The history between the Patriots and Hilltoppers dates back to 2005. DBU now has won the last four consecutive matches in the series.  

• With the win, DBU is now 2 points out of first place in the Lone Star Conference standings. Texas Woman's remains No. 1 in the LSC. 

• The Patriots outshot St. Edward's 17-4.  

INSIDE THE NUMBERS 
12- Taylor Tufts earned 2 assists on the night, bringing her to 12 assists this season and breaking the single-season school record in assists. Tufts also continues to be ranked first in the nation in assists according to the NCAA.  

18- Marta's goal against the Hilltoppers is her 18th career goal and sixth goal this season. In her three years at DBU, she has had six goals per season.  

6- The Patriots are 6-0-2 in leading at the half this season.  

HEAD COACH MARCUS WOOD ON THE WIN 

UP NEXT 
On Saturday, October 21, DBU will travel to Wichita Falls, TX to face Midwestern State at 7:30 p.m.