RICHARDSON, TEXAS – UT Tyler men's soccer saw its 2026 season come to a close Wednesday night, falling 2-1 to UT Dallas in the Patriots' regular-season finale at the UTD Soccer Complex.
The Patriots finished the season with a 4-7-5 overall record and a 2-6-2 mark in Lone Star Conference play.
UT Tyler controlled much of the attacking action in the opening half, putting pressure on the Comets' defense and creating several scoring opportunities. The Patriots recorded 12 shots in the first 45 minutes and earned four corner kicks while limiting UT Dallas to five shots.
The offensive pressure paid off in the 38th minute. Dennis Nyame found the back of the net at the 37:12 mark, finishing a scoring opportunity set up by Landon Neely. The goal was Nyame's fifth of the season and gave UT Tyler a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
Goalkeeper Niclas Becker helped preserve the lead in the first half, making two saves as the Patriots carried their advantage into the break.
UT Tyler continued to generate opportunities after halftime, but UT Dallas found its breakthrough in the 72nd minute, before adding another goal just 34 seconds later, putting the Comets in front 2-1.
Despite the quick turnaround, the Patriots continued to push forward in search of an equalizer. UT Tyler finished with 18 total shots, including eight on goal, and earned seven corner kicks. The Patriots outshot the Comets by a 18-8 margin and forced UT Dallas goalkeeper Ryder Claborn to make seven saves.
Becker finished the match with three saves for UT Tyler, helping keep the Patriots within striking distance through the final whistle.
The Patriots' season concludes after a campaign that featured five draws and several competitive conference matchups. UT Tyler's attack created opportunities throughout Wednesday's finale, but the Comets' two second-half goals proved decisive.
With the final whistle in Richardson, the Patriots wrapped up the 2026 season at 4-7-5 overall and 2-6-2 in Lone Star Conference play.
