Friday, October 22
Ruston, LA
7 PM
University of North Texas
8-4-3, 3-3-1
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Louisiana Tech
5-8-3, 1-4-2
1
2
F
North Texas
0
2
2
Louisiana Tech
1
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Photo by: Rick Yeatts Photography
Soccer Clinches C-USA Tourney Spot
10/22/2021 10:34:00 PM | Women's Soccer
RUSTON, Louisiana — The North Texas soccer team picked up three crucial points on the road Friday night with a 2-1 win at Louisiana Tech and in doing so clinched a spot in the 2021 Conference USA Championship in November.
The Mean Green (8-4-3, 3-3-1) scored two second-half goals on Friday to beat the Lady Bulldogs. Junior Allie Byrd scored right after halftime in the 48th minute on a corner kick off of a Taylor Tufts assist. It was her league leading 10th of the season.
Then at the hour mark, Madi Drenowatz gave UNT the lead over LA Tech 5-8-3, 1-4-2) with her eighth goal of the season.
The Mean Green hung on to beat the Lady Bulldogs and clinch a spot in the upcoming conference tournament held in Boca Raton, Florida.
"I'll say LA Tech is as good if not better than any team we have played in conference this fall," said North Texas head coach John Hedlund. "Steve has done a tremendous job in a very short time and the future is very bright for LA Tech. I'm very proud of my players as well, we were down a goal at halftime and we changed a few things up and my team really responded with a great second half performance to get the 2-1 win. Now we will focus on Rice at home next Thursday. Senior night."
North Texas is back in action Thursday night when they host Rice for the final regular season match of the year. UNT will honor its three seniors Olivia Klein, Steph Starr, Hanna Banks and Connor Barker.
The Mean Green (8-4-3, 3-3-1) scored two second-half goals on Friday to beat the Lady Bulldogs. Junior Allie Byrd scored right after halftime in the 48th minute on a corner kick off of a Taylor Tufts assist. It was her league leading 10th of the season.
Then at the hour mark, Madi Drenowatz gave UNT the lead over LA Tech 5-8-3, 1-4-2) with her eighth goal of the season.
The Mean Green hung on to beat the Lady Bulldogs and clinch a spot in the upcoming conference tournament held in Boca Raton, Florida.
"I'll say LA Tech is as good if not better than any team we have played in conference this fall," said North Texas head coach John Hedlund. "Steve has done a tremendous job in a very short time and the future is very bright for LA Tech. I'm very proud of my players as well, we were down a goal at halftime and we changed a few things up and my team really responded with a great second half performance to get the 2-1 win. Now we will focus on Rice at home next Thursday. Senior night."
North Texas is back in action Thursday night when they host Rice for the final regular season match of the year. UNT will honor its three seniors Olivia Klein, Steph Starr, Hanna Banks and Connor Barker.
Team Stats
UNT
LAT
Goals
2
1
Shots
17
6
Shots on Goal
9
4
Saves
3
7
Corners
7
3
Fouls
21
10
Scoring Plays
Marcela Gallo (3)
Assisted By: Tomoyo Kuroyanagi
GOAL by LAT Gallo, Marcela Assist by Kuroyanagi, Tomoyo.
37:17
Allie Byrd (6)
Assisted By: Taylor Tufts
GOAL by UNT Byrd, Allie Assist by Tufts, Taylor.
47:38
Madison Drenowatz (8)
Assisted By: Devyn Flannery
GOAL by UNT Drenowatz, Madison Assist by Flannery, Devyn.
60:35
Game Leaders
fwd
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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