Packing a double-punch, the Patriot defense allowed just nine total shots and only four shots-on-goal across the two shutout wins, while the offense combined for 59 shots and 26 shots-on-goal in the two performances that improved UT Tyler to 5-1 in ASC play.

On Friday, goals by Kristen Steele, Lindsey Edwards and Julie Williams led the Patriots to a 3-0 win at Schreiner.  All three goals came in the second half, beginning with Steele’s unassisted score in the 51st minute. Megan Vlam led all players with seven shots, followed by five from Emily Bechdol.

The offense continued to roll on Saturday, scoring a 5-0 win over Texas Lutheran on the heels of a nine-shot, one-goal performance from Charity Shipman.  Besides Shipman, Bechdol, Caitlin Cronan, Kayley Coggin and Meredith Krause all found the back of the net for the Patriots.

Cronan, Coggin and Jordan Johnson also registered assists in the win. Paige Harris made four saves in goal.

The Patriots will return home this week, hosting local foes LeTourneau (Thurs.) and East Texas Baptist (Sat.).