LUBBOCK, Texas — Utah State soccer (2-3-2, 0-0-0 MW) fell on the road to RV Texas Tech, allowing a pair of late goals in a 2-1 loss Sunday afternoon at Texas Tech's John Walker Soccer Complex. 

The contest began as a defensive battle, the teams combining for just five shots and a single shot on the goal through the first 40 minutes of action. Each team had a quality look in the final five minutes of the first half, but went into the locker room scoreless at the break. Through 45 minutes, Texas Tech had four shots to USU's three. 

The game remained scoreless until the 52nd minute, when Utah State opened up a 1-0 advantage. A pass back just inches from the endline from senior forward Tess Werts found junior midfielder Summer Diamond directly in front of the goal. A single touch off the left foot of Diamond put the ball into the back of the net. 

The Aggie advantage was short-lived, however. A perfectly-placed corner in the 55th minute by Texas Tech resulted in a header at the far post to equalize. That deadlock held until the 75th minute, when a foul given inside of the box resulted in a penalty kick, which was punched in by the Red Raiders to take the lead. 

SCORING SUMMARY

51:34 - Summer Diamond (USU)

            Assist: Tess Werts

54:46 - Taylor Zdrojewski (TT)

            Assist: Macy Blackburn

74:54 - Peyton Parsons (TT)

            Penalty Kick Goal

MATCH NOTES

• Each side registered eight saves, both tallying exactly four in the first half and four in the second.

• Utah State posted a 6-4 advantage in shots on goal. 

• This was the second time this season Utah State has surrendered a penalty kick goal, the other being against Pacific. 

• Four of Utah State's six shots on goal came in the second half, all four of the team's second-half shots being on frame. 

• Summer Diamond's goal was her first of the season and the 10th of her career. 

• Tess Werts' assist was her second of the season and the 16th of her career. 

• Werts now ranks fifth in program history with 16 career assists. 

• Graduate keeper Taylor Rath played all 90 minutes in net for Utah State, recording two saves.

• With the loss, Utah State is now 2-2 all-time against Texas Tech. 

• Texas Tech received votes in this week's United Soccer Coaches Top 25 poll.

UP NEXT

Utah State (2-3-2, 0-0-0 MW) will now return to Chuck & Gloria Bell Field next week when the Aggies host in-state foe Utah Valley on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 3 p.m. The match will be streamed on Mountain West Network.  

TICKETS

Fans can purchase season tickets now here. Adult season tickets are available for $100, while youth can gain access to all games by joining the Junior Aggie Kids Club for $40. All seating at Chuck and Gloria Bell Field is general admission. Seating in the stadium bleachers is first come, first served. Fans are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for grass and berm seating.

FOLLOW

Fans can follow the Aggie soccer program on Twitter, @USUSoccer, on Facebook at /USUSoccer and on Instagram, @USUSoccer. Aggie fans can also follow the Utah State athletic program on Twitter, @USUAthletics, Facebook at /USUAthletics and on Instagram, @USUAthletics.

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