TYLER, Texas – Texas A&M International women's soccer opened its 2021 Lone Star Conference schedule on the road against UT Tyler. In another heartbreaking, one goal loss, the Dustdevils (1-5-0, 0-1-0 LSC) fell to the Patriots (3-1-0, 1-0-0 LSC) 2-1.
 
UT Tyler opened the scoring at 23:45 of the first half and ultimately held that edge at halftime.
 
In the first half, the Patriots led the way in shots on goal by a 11-3 margin and put seven on net.
 
TAMIU tied the game midway through the second half, when senior Clarissa Valdez capitalized on a penalty kick, making the score 1-1.
 
With 5:52 remaining in the contest, the Patriots got their game-winning goal to seal the victory.
 
The Dustdevils, despite trailing in shots, shots on goal and corner kicks were again right there at the end of the game.
 
Senior Valeria Macias led the team in shots with four and shots on goal, two. Junior Vivian Martinez followed with two shots and one shot on goal
 
Sophomore goalkeeper Fabiana Solano faced 10 shots, stopping eight that came her way.
 
TAMIU looks to bounce back in conference play as it returns home to face Lubbock Christian on Saturday, Sept. 25. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.