DALLAS — Midwestern State (10-1-6, 10-0-4) secured a historic and decisive 2-0 victory over the No. 1 ranked team in the nation, Dallas Baptist University (16-1-0, 12-1-0) at Patriot Soccer Field on Tuesday night. This marked the Mustangs' first win over Dallas Baptist as a conference opponent, with the Mustangs' goalkeeper recording a shutout by saving all five shots on goal.
Midwestern State tied the school record for conference wins with 10, originally set in 2010. The Mustangs set a school record for points in a conference campaign with 34.
The first half commenced with Midwestern State taking an early lead at the 7th minute, thanks to a goal by
Lillia Besedin, her team-leading eighth goal of the season, assisted by
Mable Pruter. Notably, Pruter's assist was her seventh of the season and her fifth assist on a Besedin goal this year.
The Patriots, who had only conceded three goals all season prior to this match, struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, recording multiple shots, including one by Parker Coe at the 42nd minute, which was saved by the Maroon & Gold's goalkeeper,
Lauren Short.
DBU showed offensive pressure through several corner kicks, but the Mustangs maintained their 1-0 lead at the end of the half. Both teams committed multiple fouls, reflecting a competitive first half.
Nyxalee Munoz's goal in the 85th minute, assisted by
Leeci Snyder, secured Midwestern State's 2-0 victory over DBU. The half saw aggressive attempts by both teams, with Munoz and
Sloane Sullivan taking shots for MSU, while McKenna Vela led the Patriots' offensive efforts.
Short played a critical role in defense, making several saves, including a crucial one in the 70th minute. Midwestern State recorded its seventh clean sheet of the season.
The match concluded with DBU unable to capitalize on multiple shot opportunities, as the Maroon & Gold maintained their lead.
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