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Men's Soccer Team Eliminated From Playoffs

Francisco Horta and the Eagles were eliminated from the playoffs with a loss against Texas Dallas.

GAME DETAILS
Texas Dallas 2, University of the Ozarks 1
Records: University of the Ozarks (10-5-5), Texas Dallas (9-5-4)
Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022
Richardson, Texas | UTD Soccer Complex
ASC Championship Tournament 

HOW IT HAPPENED
Richardson, Texas-The Eagles held a 1-0 lead in the second half only to have Texas Dallas score two quick back-to-back goals to pull out a 2-1 win in the semi-finals of the American Southwest Conference Championship Tournament Tuesday in Richardson, Texas. It was a tough loss for the Eagles as the Comets eliminated head coach Aaron Brueckner's team from the post-season. After a scoreless first half, Francisco Horta delivered a penalty kick goal in the 64th minute. But the Comets responded with a penalty kick goal of their own in the 78th minute. The Comets then netted a goal less than one minute later to hold a 2-1 advantage. While the Eagles produced a strong second half, it was too difficult to overcome the Comets' second goal. The Eagles created 11 second half shots. In the end, the Eagles held a 17-15 shots advantage.

SCORING SUMMARY
63:31-Francisco Horta (unassisted) - Penalty Kick       
77:55-Brandon Buchanan (unassisted) - Penalty Kick  
78:23-Riley O'Donnell (Kane Kidwell)

KEY STATISTICS
The Comets overcame a 1-0 deficit by scoring two goals back-to-back within a one-minute span to secure the match.