Box Score
SAN MARCOS, Texas – The Texas State soccer team fell on Sunday afternoon to University of Texas-El Paso by a score of 1-0. The Miners got on the board in the 85th minute for the lone goal of the contest.
The first half of the game was a true defensive battle as both teams were held scoreless. Ashley Jackson and Natalie Gardini played key roles in the first half, as Jackson stopped a primary scoring opportunity right in front of the Texas State goal and Gardini made a diving save to keep it a 0-0 game.
Gardini made two saves in the first half as the Miners were able to get a total of five shots off. UTEP's defense kept the Bobcat offense from getting off a shot in the first half.
The Texas State offense came out a little more aggressive in the second half, putting together runs that got three shots off, including two on goal.
The difference maker came in the 86th minute as UTEP's Aleah Davis received a pass from Jade Babcock and broke away from a Bobcat defender for a one-on-one against Gardini. Davis was able to get her shot past Gardini for the eventual game-winner
Coach Conner named the team's MVP's at the conclusion of the contest.
Offensive – Gabbi Cottee
Defensive – Ashley Jackson
MVP – Ali Myers
The Bobcats fall to 3-4-1 with the loss as UTEP improves to 5-2-1 on the year.
The Bobcats will hit the road next week as they travel to Texas on Friday for the final non-conference contest of the 2013 season. The contest will be played at 7 p.m. and will be broadcasted on the Longhorn Network.
