THE RUNDOWN
The No. 3-ranked DBU Women's Soccer team continued their undefeated run, improving to 10-0 on the season with a 2-0 shutout over UT Permian Basin on Saturday afternoon in Odessa. Goals from McKenna Vela and Joeli Benson powered the Patriots to victory, while the win marked head coach Marcus Wood's 444th career victory, moving him into 20th all-time in NCAA Women's Soccer history.

It took DBU less than eight minutes to find the back of the net when McKenna Vela capitalized on a cross from Angelina Olmos, slotting her shot past UTPB goalkeeper Valeria Delgado for an early 1-0 lead. The Patriots' defense dominated throughout the opening half, limiting the Falcons to just three shots while outshooting them 10-3.

Clinging to a one-goal lead at the break, DBU extended their advantage in the 61st minute when Joeli Benson netted her first goal of the season. From there, the Patriots' defense locked down once again, allowing only two second-half shots en route to their seventh straight shutout.

THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
• The Patriots are 10-0 for the first time in program history.
• Marcus Wood moves into a tie with longtime coach Mike Cook, who coached for 31 seasons, for the 20th-most wins in the history of NCAA Women's Soccer.
• DBU has recorded seven consecutive clean sheets. The program record for most consecutive shutouts is held by the 2013 team, who recorded eight straight.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS
444 - Marcus Wood has amassed 444 career victories in his 26th season as head coach. He is now three wins shy of tying Paul Ratcliffe, who coached at Saint Mary's and Stanford, for 19th all-time.
703 - The Patriots have gone 703 consecutive minutes without conceding a goal.
22 - With her assist, Angelina Olmos ties Delaney Schmidt for the fifth-most assist (22) in program history.

DBU HEAD COACH MARCUS WOOD ON THE MILESTONE WIN
"Today we were outstanding defensively and had two moments of attacking quality. We celebrate the players for their focus in achieving a road win. As for this milestone, I feel a sense of gratitude to all the players, coaches, athletic trainers, and administrators. We have been able to share life with an incredible group of people. To God be the glory."

UP NEXT
DBU continues their three-game road trip when they face UT Dallas on Wednesday in Richardson. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

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