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TYLER, TEXAS – UT Tyler men’s soccer battled throughout Saturday’s Lone Star Conference matchup against Oklahoma Christian, but the Patriots fell 3-2 at Citizens First Bank-Perkins Soccer Complex.
UT Tyler finished with 21 shots, including 11 on goal, and earned 13 corner kicks while creating opportunities throughout the contest. Oklahoma Christian scored three times to secure the road victory and improve to 9-4-4 overall and 6-0-4 in conference play. The Patriots moved to 4-6-5 overall and 2-5-2 in the LSC.
Oklahoma Christian opened the scoring in the 17th minute when they found the back of the net. The Patriots responded in the 31st minute as Dennis Nyame scored his fourth goal of the season off an assist from Caden Naizer to even the match at 1-1.
UT Tyler continued to pressure the Oklahoma Christian defense before halftime, putting several shots on target. However, both teams went into the break tied, setting up a competitive second half.
The visitors regained the lead in the 61st minute when they scored to make it 2-1. UT Tyler answered quickly, with Jamie Joyce finding the net in the 63rd minute off a pass from Carson Stiglets. Joyce’s fourth goal of the season brought the Patriots level at 2-2.
Oklahoma Christian delivered the decisive goal in the 71st minute. When the Eagles scored off an assist to give the visitors a 3-2 advantage. UT Tyler continued to push for another equalizer, finishing with 12 shots in the second half, but could not find the net again.
The Patriots held a 21-8 advantage in total shots and an 11-7 edge in shots on goal. UT Tyler also generated 13 corner kicks compared to two for Oklahoma Christian. Goalkeeper Niclas Becker recorded three saves for the Patriots.
Nyame and Joyce each scored for UT Tyler, while Naizer and Stiglets each recorded an assist. The Patriots’ offensive pressure kept them in contention, but Oklahoma Christian capitalized on its opportunities to leave Tyler with the conference victory.
UT Tyler will look to regroup as Lone Star Conference play continues next week.