Friday, August 20
7 PM
University of North Texas
1-0-0, 0-0-0
7
vs
0
Southern
0-1-0, 0-0-0
1
2
F
Southern U.
0
0
0
North Texas
3
4
7
Photo by: Jacob McCready
Soccer Opens 2021 Season With 7-0 Win
8/20/2021 9:18:00 PM | Women's Soccer
DENTON — The North Texas soccer won its season opener for a 16th straight year.
The Mean Green (RV) shutout the Southern Lady Jaguars 7-0 Friday night and outshot them 43-0.
North Texas (1-0-0) received contribution from many in the win but the night was highlighted by the play of newcomers.
"A really solid way to start the season," said captain Brooke Lampe. "I'm proud of our team and for many of the newcomers who got to show off our depth, which I know will be huge for us this season."
Redshirt freshman Miriam Espinosa scored her first collegiate goal, which came in the 38th minute and Texas Tech transfer Madi Drenowatz scored a brace in her UNT debut. Drenowatz also led the team with four shots on goal. Returning midfielder Taylor Tufts might not be new to the team but the redshirt sophomore has worked her way this season into the starting 11. The Southlake Carroll High School product who was a first team high school all-American appears to be back to her dangerous scoring ways after suffering a season-ending knee injury as a freshman in 2019.
Tufts on Friday scored the first goal of the second half against SU (0-1-0) and then a minute later placed a perfect ball to Haley Roberson off a corner to give the Mean Green a dominate 5-0 lead in the 50th minute.
"We have a really dangerous attacking team and we still know we can get better," Tufts said. "I'm excited to see how much better we can get."
Newcomer goalkeeper Sarah Fuller wasn't tested on Friday as the Lady Jaguars took zero shots and had the ball in the attacking third just two percent of the 90-minute match.
Mean Green Quick Facts
The Mean Green (RV) shutout the Southern Lady Jaguars 7-0 Friday night and outshot them 43-0.
North Texas (1-0-0) received contribution from many in the win but the night was highlighted by the play of newcomers.
"A really solid way to start the season," said captain Brooke Lampe. "I'm proud of our team and for many of the newcomers who got to show off our depth, which I know will be huge for us this season."
Redshirt freshman Miriam Espinosa scored her first collegiate goal, which came in the 38th minute and Texas Tech transfer Madi Drenowatz scored a brace in her UNT debut. Drenowatz also led the team with four shots on goal. Returning midfielder Taylor Tufts might not be new to the team but the redshirt sophomore has worked her way this season into the starting 11. The Southlake Carroll High School product who was a first team high school all-American appears to be back to her dangerous scoring ways after suffering a season-ending knee injury as a freshman in 2019.
Tufts on Friday scored the first goal of the second half against SU (0-1-0) and then a minute later placed a perfect ball to Haley Roberson off a corner to give the Mean Green a dominate 5-0 lead in the 50th minute.
"We have a really dangerous attacking team and we still know we can get better," Tufts said. "I'm excited to see how much better we can get."
Newcomer goalkeeper Sarah Fuller wasn't tested on Friday as the Lady Jaguars took zero shots and had the ball in the attacking third just two percent of the 90-minute match.
Mean Green Quick Facts
- North Texas' 43 shot attempts on Friday is the fifth-most in a single match in program history.
- UNT has shutout its last five straight season opening opponents by a combined score of 31-0.
- Friday was the third year in a row UNT has shutout its season opening opponent by a score of 7-0.
Team Stats
SOU
UNT
Goals
0
7
Shots
0
43
Shots on Goal
0
24
Saves
17
0
Corners
0
8
Fouls
6
4
Scoring Plays
Olivia Klein (1)
Assisted By: Taylor Tufts
GOAL by UNT Klein, Olivia Assist by Tufts, Taylor.
05:19
Allie Byrd (1)
Assisted By: Elle Marie DeFrain
GOAL by UNT Byrd, Allie Assist by DeFrain, Elle Marie.
11:32
Miriam Espinosa (1)
GOAL by UNT Espinosa, Miriam.
37:26
Taylor Tufts (1)
Assisted By: Olivia Klein
GOAL by UNT Tufts, Taylor Assist by Klein, Olivia.
47:21
Haley Roberson (1)
Assisted By: Taylor Tufts
GOAL by UNT Roberson, Haley Assist by Tufts, Taylor.
48:10
Madison Drenowatz (2)
GOAL by UNT Drenowatz, Madison.
63:02
Madison Drenowatz (2)
GOAL by UNT Drenowatz, Madison.
74:53
Game Leaders
Shots
6
SOG
4
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
5
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
2
Shots
6
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
1
fwd
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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