BOX SCORE | SEASON STATS | Petrucelli's Postgame Comments

DALLAS (SMU) – A second-half goal from USF was the difference as SMU fell, 1-0, in a tough contest on Sunday afternoon at Westcott Field.

The Mustangs (7-3-1, 0-2-0) and the Bulls (8-3-0, 3-1-0) battled it out for the first 45 minutes of play, but couldn't put any goals on the board. USF outshot SMU eight to four before the break.

USF found their chance to take the lead in the 53^rd minute when Katie Kitching passed the ball forward to Evelyne Viens, who took a shot from the top of the box. The ball snuck just past SMU's Tatum Sutherland to give the Bulls a 1-0 advantage. Sutherland saved five total shots on the day.

SMU worked to control play throughout the rest of the second half with two shots that soared just over the top of the goal and a corner kick that was placed in the center of the net, but was saved by the Bulls. Despite multiple close calls, the Mustangs weren't able to secure the equalizer.

The contest proved to be a physical game for both sides, with seven yellow cards being issued between the two teams throughout the match.

Celiana Torres led SMU's offense with three shots, followed by Mary Meehan and Brigitta Pulins with two each. Allie Thornton, Courtney Sebazco and Serena Eboh all had one shot to bring the Mustang total to 10.

Next week, SMU travels to the northeast to take on Temple on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. CT and UConn on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 12 p.m. CT.