ALPINE, Texas — The UT Tyler Women's Soccer Program defeated Sul Ross St. 4-0 Saturday, improving to 7-4-2 overall and 7-3-1 in conference play. The Patriots finished with a 13-8 shot advantage, recording 13 shots or more for the third straight contest while putting at least nine shots on goal in two games in a row. Defensively, UT Tyler held Sul Ross St. without a second half shot.
Lexi Luff was able to get back on the score sheet as her quick goal put UT Tyler in front with in just the fourth minute of the game, thanks to an assist from Celine Diaz. The Patriots kept the pressure on in the first half creating a number of shots on goal. That effort would pay off in the 35th minute after the cross field pass by Mayla Dawkins was fumbled by the keeper, Danica Anaya would tap in UT Tyler's second goal of the day to double the lead.
The Patriots slow down though, with just a few minutes remaining the half, Larixsa Plascencia would add onto the lead with her first goal of the season and third of the half for UT Tyler. The score came courtesy of Quinn Wolfe's third assist of the year.
The Patriots would finish the game just as strong as they started as Mayla Dawkins took advantage of a cross in the box from Lexi Luff in the 87th minute to put their team up 4-0. It's Dawkins 2nd goal of the season and the freshman has found the net in two straight games.
Luff would lead the team in shots with three, while 10 different Patriots collected shots.
Defensively, UT Tyler dominated not allowing the Lobos a corner or shot in all of the second half. Samantha White anchored the Patriots back line, playing all 90 minutes and helping Robbi Curry secure another shutout as the senior added five first half saves to her season total.
The Patriots will stay on the road in their next matchup as they travel to San Antonio to face St. Mary's Wednesday, Oct. 21st.
