In an exciting home opener, Tarleton State's women's soccer team drew 1-1 against UTEP, marking their second all-time draw against a Group of Six team. The match showcased a near-capacity crowd of 443 fans, who witnessed the Texans score in the 58th minute to equalize after UTEP led 1-0. Despite being outshot by the Miners 22-12 overall, Tarleton made key plays, including a decisive penalty kick goal by Adelaide Wyrzynski. This match continued the Texans' trend of competitive play, following a prior draw against ULM last season.

By the Numbers
  • Texans had a total of 12 shots, with 5 on goal.
  • UTEP had 22 total shots, but only 4 were on target.
  • 443 fans attended the match at a venue with a capacity of 500.
  • Tarleton State has back-to-back draws to start the season (0-0-2).
State of Play
  • Tarleton State has started the season with two draws.
  • UTEP entered the match undefeated with a 2-0-1 record.
  • Both teams faced each other for the second consecutive year; UTEP won last year.
What's Next

Next, the Texans will face the Houston Cougars in a road match this Sunday, which promises to be another competitive outing as they continue their season.

Bottom Line

The Texans demonstrated resilience and skill in their home draw against UTEP, setting a hopeful tone for the remainder of the season with strong potential for growth and improvement.