The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
University of Texas
2-0-1, 0-0-0
Arizona State
1-0-1, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arizona St. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Soccer plays Arizona State to 1-1 tie
08.20.2026 | Soccer
Villarreal scores in fifth consecutive contest to match second-longest goal-scoring streak in program history
TEMPE, Ariz. — Amalia Villarreal mounted a goal for the third straight match this season, as the Texas Longhorns earned a 1-1 draw against Arizona State at Sun Devil Soccer Stadium on Thursday evening.
With the result, the Longhorns (2-0-1) remained unbeaten through their first three contests under head coach Margueritte Bates.
In the 18th minute, Villarreal capitalized on an Arizona State turnover to break the early stalemate.
As the Sun Devils (1-0-1) attempted to clear the potential threat near their own end line, Villarreal corralled the errant pass, danced free from a closing defender and delivered a right-footed strike over the outstretched arm of goalkeeper Kennedy Zorn into the left side of the frame.
Dating back to last season, the Lansing, Mich., native has now found the back of the net in five consecutive contests to tie the second-longest goal-scoring streak in program history, matching Niki Arlitt (Sept. 14-28, 2007), Trinity Byars (Oct. 13-30, 2022) and Lexi Missimo (Oct. 10-27, 2024).
After posting back-to-back shutouts in its first two tilts, Texas' scoreless streak was halted at 209 minutes, 46 seconds.
On a Sun Devil corner kick, Addison Baltodano lofted a service into the middle of the six-yard box. With traffic in the area, Lucy Fazackerley soared and headed home the equalizer in the 30th minute.
Coming out of the break, the Longhorns controlled play and held Arizona State in its defensive third for much of the second half. Texas posted a 9-3 advantage in shots across the final 45 minutes, but the Sun Devils preserved the tie with four crucial saves in the final frame.
Overall, the Longhorns outshot Arizona State, 14-9. Forward Ava McDonald and Callan Harrington combined for seven of the visitors' attempts.
Texas concludes its four-match road swing at Grand Canyon on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. MT at GCU Stadium.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Amalia Villarreal (3)
GOAL by TEX Villarreal, Amalia.
17:27
Lucy Fazackerley (1)
Assisted By: Addison Baltodano
GOAL by ASU Fazackerley, Lucy Assist by Baltodano, Addison.
29:47
