UTSA women’s soccer tied Tulsa 1-1 on Leah Varela’s penalty kick goal in the second half. – photo by Joe AlexanderUTSA women’s soccer got a second-half goal from Leah Varela on a penalty kick to rally for a 1-1 tie with Tulsa on Thursday at Park West.
The Roadrunners (7-3-4 overall, 2-2-2 in American Conference) are 2-0-1 on their last three games. UTSA next plays on the road Thursday, Oct. 22, against Memphis. The Roadrunners are back home at Park West on Sunday, Oct. 25, against Temple.
Tulsa took a 1-0 lead in the first half on a goal by Brooklyn Bumgardner with the 42nd minute.
UTSA gained a 11-on-10 advantage in the second half in the 68th minute when Tulsa’s Addison Castleberry was given a red card. Varela’s second goal of the season came in the 70th minute.