The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
University of Texas
Wright State
No. 6 Soccer edges Wright State, 2-1
09.28.2007 | Soccer
AUSTIN, Texas -- The sixth-ranked Texas soccer team won a physical 2-1 contest over Wright State at Mike A. Myers Stadium on Friday, Sept. 28. NSCAA All-American and Texas senior forward Kelsey Carpenter tied the match after UT went down 1-0 at the half while UT's leading scorer, freshman Niki Arlitt, tallied her second game-winner of the 2007 season. The Longhorns host Texas Tech in the 2007 Big 12 opener on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. CT at Myers Stadium.
Texas moves to 7-1-1 to remain undefeated at home with a 5-0-1 record. Wright State loses its third game of the season and first match since Sept. 9 for a 7-3 record.
After an early goal by Raiders' freshman forward Amber Kasmer just 13 minutes, three seconds into the match, the Longhorns headed into the half down 1-0.
Carpenter (Allen, Texas) equaled the score with her sixth goal of the season at 55:07. Freshman tandem Arlitt (Houston, Texas) and Alisha Ortiz (Highland Village, Texas) were credited with the assists on the play.
Less than four minutes later, Carpenter set up the game-winning goal by Arlitt at 59:15. Midfielder Greta Carter (Arlington, Texas) connected with Carpenter who found the team's leading scorer - Arlitt - for the winning score.
The Longhorns held the advantage in corner kicks 11-0 and shots 19-1. Texas was charged with the most fouls in the match, tallying eight to the Raiders' five.
UT opens Big 12 play against Texas Tech on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. CT at Myers Stadium.
POSTGAME QUOTES
UT HEAD COACH Chris Petrucelli
On being down early and coming back to win: In the first half, it was taking us too long to get the ball forward. By the time we got the ball in during the penalty area, there whole team was back there. We talked at halftime about getting the ball forward quicker. The goals came from us getting behind their midfield early. I felt like we were in control the whole game before we made a mistake in the back and let them score. We felt it was a matter of time before we the goals came.
On Wright State's size and speed: They were more physical and more athletic. Facing a team like Wright State will help us during conference play because we will see teams like that. First off, it's nice to know you can come back. Second, we have some youth up top so it will be interesting to see how they do. That youth, Nikki [Arlitt] in particular, they are scoring goals.
