SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Visiting North Texas scored the eventual game winner late in the first half and added two insurance goals in the second frame to lift the Mean Green past The University of the Incarnate Word women's soccer team, 3-0, Friday evening from Benson Stadium.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The two teams were fairly even throughout the first half, but UNT was on the upper end of a foul inside the box, resulting in a penalty kick. Tori Phillips scored to give the Mean Green (1-0-0) a 1-0 advantage in the 40^th minute.

UNT doubled its advantage just 1:45 into the second half, as Phillips took a free kick near midfield following a Cardinal (0-1-0) foul. The ball bounced around in the keeper box before Natalie McDonough found the back of the net.

The Mean Green scored their final goal of the game with four minutes left in regulation, as Ariel Diaz headed a ball past the defender for a breakaway tally.

UNT outshot UIW, 17-3, in the match and had an 8-2 advantage in corner kicks.

LEADERS

Brooke Hanson registered the lone shot on goal for UIW. Sydney Huntsinger took the loss in goal as she made five saves.

Phillips posted three points for UNT to lead the way, while Miranda Schoening stopped one shot.

QUOTES

Head Coach Anne Felts:
"We have to play teams like North Texas to prepare us for teams in our conference who play that style. UNT really took us out of our comfort zone and forced us to play their style. I'm disappointed with how we gave up the goals, but ultimately, we know we will get better from having played this game, and it will help us be better prepared for later games. I'm excited to see how we respond against Louisiana Tech on Tuesday."

UP NEXT

The Cardinals host the Lady Techsters on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Benson Stadium.

STAY TUNED

UIW concludes the home stand hosting cross-town rival UTSA on Sunday, August 27, at 7 p.m.

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