University of North Texas Athletics
North Texas Soccer Downs Baylor
9/18/2004 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
DENTON (9/17/04) - Richelle Magalhaes' game-winning shot found the back of the net in the 86th minute to give North Texas a 2-1 win over the Baylor Bears Friday night at the Mean Green Soccer Complex.
The win for the Mean Green (5-1) marks the program's first victory over Baylor (
"This game had everything in it. It was very fast paced, and both teams left everything on the field," said Mean Green head coach John Hedlund. "I give all the credit to the kids, because they played hard and they played like a team."
Pina is only two goals away from moving into second place on the all-time goals list for
The Bears rebounded in the 35th minute on a goal from Tiffany Boshers, but Magalhaes' first goal of the season would prove the game winner.
The Mean Green out shot the Bears 10-8 in the most physical contest either team had seen all season. The teams combined for 31 fouls in the game, the Bears accounting for 20.
Mean Green goalkeeper Briana Buchanan made two saves on the night for her fifth win of the year.
