DALLAS — DBU, ranked #15 nationally, secured a decisive 3-1 victory over Mississippi College on Thursday at Patriot Soccer Field. The home team capitalized early with three first-half goals, maintaining their offensive pressure throughout the match. The Choctaws managed to find the net once in the first half but could not close the gap in the second half, despite a strong defensive effort with six saves from their goalkeeper.

The first half began with Mississippi College taking an early lead when Vail Wartes found the net in the 12th minute, assisted by Charlie Cooper. However, the Patriots, demonstrating their national ranking prowess, quickly responded, equalizing just over a minute later and then taking the lead in the 16th minute. Despite several defensive saves by Rylie Waclawczyk, including a penalty kick goal by Kenzi Tufts in the 39th minute, the Choctaws ended the half trailing 3-1.

The second half began with the Patriots applying offensive pressure, highlighted by Sydney Hopper's early shot in the 50th minute. The Choctaws' defense remained resilient, with Waclawczyk making crucial saves in the 68th and 89th minutes to keep the scoreline intact. Despite a late attempt by Jaylen Bodry that went wide in the 81st minute, both teams ended the half without adding to their scores, with the Patriots leading 3-1.

Mississippi College Top Performers

Rylie Waclawczyk  
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- 6 saves  

Vail Wartes  
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- 2 shots  
- 2 shots on goal  
- 1 goal  

Charlie Cooper  
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- 1 assist  

Mississippi College dropped to 0-1-0 on the season following the loss. DBU opened their season with a 1-0-0 record after the victory. They return to action on Saturday where they take on Texas Woman's beginning at 1 p.m. in Denton, Texas. Read Full Article