SAN ANTONIO – Despite holding a commanding 17-5 advantage in the shots column, UTSA soccer was unable to score as the Roadrunners and UTEP played to a scoreless draw on Friday evening in the season finale for both teams
Lexi Bolton led the Roadrunners with five total shot attempts, including two on frame. Five others also finished with multiple shots. Michelle Cole picked up four saves in the game to earn her sixth clean sheet of the season.
The Roadrunners totaled three of their 17 shots and a trio of their 10 corner kicks in the extra sessions, but the UTEP defense would stand firm each time.
UTSA produced three corners and three shots in the opening 15 minutes of the second half, but the Miner defense was there each time to deny the Roadrunners' threat. In the 71st minute, Bolton broke free for a 1v1 with the UTEP keeper; however, Bolton was unable to get a solid foot on the ball as UTEP's Caley Leask came of her line to make the save.
Over the next 19 minutes the Roadrunners produced six shots and two corner kicks, but were unable to find the back of the UTEP net as the two squads played level into overtime.
UTSA controlled possession in the early minutes of the game, producing two quick shots and a corner. However, the Miners balanced and eventually tilted the field in their favor throughout the middle stages of the half before the Roadrunners closed the period strong.
The teams went into the intermission deadlocked 0-0 with UTSA holding a 5-3 edge in shots. UTEP placed each of its shots on frame, forcing three Cole saves.
UTSA closes the season with a 6-9-2 record overall, including a 2-6-2 Conference USA mark. The match also marked the end of collegiate careers of seniors Michelle Cole, Melissa Finley, Rebekah Kensing, Olivia Nicholls, Channing Machen and Brittany von Schneidau.
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