EDINBURG, Texas -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley secured a 3-1 non-conference victory over Texas Lutheran Thursday, dropping TLU's record to 1-4-1 overall .
Daniela Cantu, Sarah Bonney and Gina Steiner scored for the Vaqueros, who improved to 5-4-1 overall.
TLU junior forward
Jaclyn Smolik (Katy/Katy) opened scoring for the Bulldogs in the 20th minute with a penalty kick goal. The goal was Smolik's second of the season.
The Vaqueros held the Bulldogs to just two shots on goal for the match. UTRGV out-shot the Bulldogs 34-5.
TLU goalkeepers
Stephanie Barrientos (Mission/Sharyland Pioneer) and
Erin Davila (San Antonio/Brandeis) both record seven saves.
The Bulldogs resume conference play on Sunday with a home match versus Centenary College. The match is set for 2 p.m. at Gustafson Field in Seguin, Texas.ÂÂ
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