RICHARDSON, Texas (Oct. 18, 2025) – Texas Woman's Soccer earned a 2-2 result on the road Saturday night, battling University of Texas at Dallas in a tough Lone Star Conference matchup at the UTD Soccer Complex.
The Pioneers (9-2-3, 5-2-3) got on the board early with a goal from Halee Avery in the first half and added a second from Giselle Gutierrez in the second, but UTD (9-2-2, 6-2-1) responded with two goals of their own to bring the match to a tie.
TWU controlled the pace for the majority of the match as they created 16 total shots and eight on goal. Despite the Pioneers pressing late for the winning goal in the final minutes, they were held level by a solid showing from the Comet defense.
IMPACT PLAYERS
KEY MOMENTS
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18' – Halee Avery struck first for TWU, capitalizing on an early opportunity to give the Pioneers the lead.
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59' – Gutierrez made it 2-0 with a composed finish, assisted by Brelove after a well placed free kick
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73' – Jules Chavez pulled one back for UTD with a goal to cut the margin to 2-1 in the 73rd minute..
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86' – UTD's Jules Chavez tied the match after a combination play from Gabby Thompson and Chelsea Vilca.
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In the final minutes, TWU pushed forward as Bella Alfaro tested the keeper twice, including a shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the match ended in a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes.
FROM HEAD COACH BABAK ABOUZAR
"We created some really good opportunities to get a 2-0 lead," head coach Babak Abouzar said. "Even with that lead we had chances to add to it and put the game away. We have to do better at managing games. It comes down to being disciplined in crucial moments of matches. As much as this one stings, we'll reflect, learn from it, and keep moving forward. We are a really good team with special players. We'll figure this out."
NEXT UP
TWU visits Lubbock, Texas on Wednesday, Oct. 22 to face Lubbock Christian at LCU Soccer Field. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m.
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