THE RUNDOWN
The No. 9 DBU Women's Soccer team and UT Tyler competed in a tight match that ended in a 1-1 draw at Perkins Soccer Complex on Wednesday night in Tyler, Texas. Each team scored once in the first half, but the last 45 minutes remained scoreless.
A goal by Taylor Tufts in the 14th minute started the night for DBU. Tufts received her assist from Kaleigh Naizer, which was her third of the season. UTT answered with a goal by Mackenzee Stokes in the 27th minute that brought the score to 1-1. Neither team would score again in the next 63 minutes.
The second half was marked by 50/50 balls and fights for possession as neither team was able to put any shots in the back of the net. DBU's defense held UT Tyler to only two shots, but the offense was unable to make the game-winning goal before time expired.
THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
3 -Taylor Tufts, a junior transfer from North Texas, scored her third career for the Patriots. Kaleigh Naizer also earned her third assist of the season.
18 - DBU outshot UTT 18-5.
4 - DBU had twice as many corners as UTT (4), all of which came in the second half.
HEAD COACH MARCUS WOOD ON THE GAME
"Both teams really competed for 90 minutes. 1st half was back and forth with end to end action. 2nd half we took more control of possession and created some good chances but struggled to get the finishing touch. Although the result was not what we wanted, I am proud of the girls and their efforts."
UP NEXT
DBU hosts Lubbock Christian in a conference matchup at Patriot Soccer Field. The game will take place at Patriot Soccer Field on Saturday, September 30.
