A Record‑Setting Start
Texas women’s soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against Arizona State in Tempe, preserving an unbeaten start to the season that now stands at three games under first‑year coach Margueritte Bates.
Amalia Villarreal opened the scoring in the 18th minute, capitalizing on a defensive misstep, weaving into space and striking with her right foot to extend her goal‑scoring streak to five consecutive matches, tying the second‑longest run in program history.
Arizona State answered quickly, with Lucy Fazackerley equalising in the 30th minute after a corner delivered by Addison Baltodano found her head.
After halftime, Texas seized control, outshooting the opposition 9‑3 and maintaining pressure, while goalkeeper Kennedy Zorn made four crucial saves to keep the lead intact.
The Longhorns finished the match with a 14‑9 edge in attempts, contributions from midfielders Ava McDonald and Callan Harrington, and a defensive line anchored by Niki Arlitt, Trinity Byars and Lexi Missimo.
What’s Next?
The team will close its road swing with a match against Grand Canyon University next Sunday at 9 p.m. CT, a game that could further test Villarreal’s form and the squad’s depth as they look to maintain momentum.