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HUNTSVILLE, Texas\u00a0\u2013 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros women’s soccer team fell on the road against the Sam Houston (SHSU) Bearkats Thursday, 4-2, at Pritchett Field. The shootout produced 27 total shots, Sam Houston outshot UTRGV 14-13 with a 9-6 shot on goal advantage. The Bearkats also had six corners to the Vaqueros two. UTRGV\u00a0Athletics has a clear bag policy for spectators attending all athletic events hosted by\u00a0UTRGV. You can get all the details\u00a0here<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n Read Full Article
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\n\u00a0Junior\u00a0Isabella Burtini<\/a>\u00a0shined for the Vaqueros,\u00a0notching her second brace of the season. She has now scored five goals through the first six matches of the season, already surpassing her season total of three in 2025.
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\nEarly in the 11th minute, Burtini scored on a great opportunity, assisted by sophomore Amy Romero<\/a>. Burtini found the ball on the left wing outside the box and launched a rocket that struck the back of the top right netting to put UTRGV ahead 1-0.
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\nThe Vaqueros built momentum in the first half by creating space with short passes, ultimately outshooting the Bearkats 7-4 in the first half.
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\nIn the 49th minute Lily Sargent-Burns scored to make it 1-1, right outside the box that soared over a diving sophomore Mariana Amezcua<\/a>. The Bearkats played fast and physical to start the second half, resulting in a quick goal to tie the match.
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\nFreshman Melany Gallegos<\/a> recorded her second yellow card of the season in the 54th minute.
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\nThe Vaqueros responded with a fierce offensive attack that saw Romero attempt a cross in the box from the left wing that struck the hand of a Bearkat, resulting in a penalty kick chance for Burtini. Burtini secured her fifth goal of the season with a shot that connected in the left part of the net, to make it a 2-1 lead.
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\nThe Bearkats’ Chelsea Cross notched a yellow card in the 64th minute.
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\nSam Houston rallied back with a goal of their own by Gabrielle Gipson from outside the box to tie the match 2-2 in the 68th minute.
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\nThe Bearkats clinched the game winning goal in the 74th minute by Sara Benton from an assist by Kelsey Villatoro.
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\nSam Houston tacked on in the 88th minute by Siera Herbert, with a chip shot to seal the victory.<\/p>\n
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\nThe Vaqueros return home to the UTRGV Soccer and Track & Field Complex for a Thursday night match against the University of Texas at El Paso, which is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m.
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\nAll matches held at the UTRGV Soccer and Track & Field Complex will be free and open to the public. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
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\nFans can tune in domestically on\u00a0ESPN+<\/a> or internationally through\u00a0Southland International<\/a>\u00a0or follow along through live stats.<\/a><\/p>\n
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