LUBBOCK, Texas — The Hartford women's soccer team battled Texas Tech, but came up short to the Red Raiders on Thursday night as it dropped a 1-0 decision at John Walker Soccer Stadium. With their first defeat of the season, the Hawks dip to 2-1 overall, while the Red Raiders remain unbeaten with a 2-0-1 mark.
TEXAS TECH 1, HARTFORD 0
Perez and the Hawks' back line held strong in the opening half, keeping Texas Tech scoreless through the break despite the Red Raiders holding a slight 5-2 edge in shots.
The Hawks held off the Red Raiders until the 65th minute, when Ashleigh Williams used a feed from Charlotte Teeter to break open the stalemate. Hartford had one chance to add the equalizer to the scoreboard in the 80th minute, but sophomore
Chloe Layne's shot was saved by Texas Tech keeper Madison White.
INSIDE THE BOX & NOTES
- Perez came away with a season-high six saves between the posts
- She ended a shutout streak of 245+ minutes this season after conceding the lone goal to the Red Raiders
- Texas Tech held a 16-3 advantage in shots, including an 11-1 edge in the second stanza
- Sophomore Chloe Layne led the Hawks' attack with two shot attempts
- The match marked Hartford's first loss against a Big 12 team, as it previously defeated Texas in West Hartford in 1995
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The Hawks have nearly one week off before returning to action on Wednesday (Sept. 1) with a home match against Holy Cross. Kickoff from Al-Marzook Field at Alumni Stadium is set for 6 p.m.
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