UTD volleyball sweeps West Texas A&M; soccer teams add win and shutout draw

UT Dallas volleyball finished a two-match home sweep Saturday, Oct. 17, beating West Texas A&M 25–14, 25–12, 25–23 at the UTD Activity Center.

The Comets improved to 11–8 overall and 7–3 in the Lone Star Conference with their third consecutive victory. UTD hit .291 and held the Lady Buffs to .038. After controlling the first two sets, the Comets erased a 19–15 deficit in the third to complete the sweep.

UTD hosts St. Edward’s at 6 p.m. Central Tuesday, Oct. 20.

In women’s soccer, the Comets earned a 0–0 draw at No. 18 Texas Woman’s. It was UTD’s third consecutive scoreless draw. The Comets were outshot 20–6 but left Denton 8–3–4 overall and 4–3–4 in conference play.

UTD’s match report placed the women eighth in the league, the final tournament qualifying position, with three matches left. The Comets visit Oklahoma Christian at 5 p.m. Central Wednesday, Oct. 21.

The men’s soccer team celebrated senior day in Richardson with a 5–0 win over Sul Ross State. UTD scored twice before halftime and added three second-half goals, finishing with a 30–3 advantage in shots.

The men improved to 8–2–5 overall and 2–1–4 in conference play. They host St. Edward’s at 7 p.m. Central Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Sources: Official team report; Official supporting record; Official supporting record; Official supporting record; Official supporting record.

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