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Amelia Leggett, senior forward from Wylie, kicks the ball downfield. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Gallery: Soccer rallies late to tie Utah Tech

October 7, 2025 by Steven Infante

Soccer battled to a 1–1 tie with Utah Tech on Thursday night at Elmer Gray Stadium, with Abby Smith delivering a penalty kick in the 90th minute to keep the Wildcats unbeaten at home. ACU trailed 1–0 at halftime but ramped up the pressure in the second half, outshooting the Trailblazers 7–4. The team will travel to Stephenville to face Tarleton State on Friday at 7 p.m.

Amelia Leggett, senior forward from Wylie, kicks the ball downfield. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Amelia Leggett, senior forward from Wylie, fights for possession of the ball against Utah Tech’s Nicole Choren. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Gracie Kelly, sophomore defender from Corona, California, looks to gain possession of the ball from Utah Tech’s Lacy Fox. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Gracie Kelly, sophomore defender from Corona, California, defends the ball against Utah Tech’s Lataya Brost. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Amelia Miller, sophomore midfielder from Winter Park, Florida, defends the ball against a Utah Tech player. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Baylie Simon, junior defender from Keller, rushes toward Utah Tech’s Kyah Le to gain possession of the ball. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Players gather on the field for a huddle before kickoff. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Hannah Martin, graduate midfielder from Clovis, California, sprints downfield while defending against her opponent. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Baylie Simon, junior defender from Keller, sprints downfield with the ball. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Hannah Martin, graduate midfielder from Clovis, California, dribbles the ball past Utah Tech’s Lexi Nelson. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Hannah Martin, graduate midfielder from Clovis, California, leaps over Utah Tech’s Lexi Nelson while defending possession of the ball. (Photo by Steven Infante)
McCarly Holloman, senior defender from Midland, dribbles the ball downfield. (Photo by Steven Infante)

McCarly Holloman, senior defender from Midland, kicks the ball downfield. (Photo by Steven Infante)

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