Midwestern State Ended UTD Home Winning Streak
The Comets suffered their first home loss since 2023 in a 2-1 defeat to Midwestern State University.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Soccer
Midwestern State University defeated the UTD men's soccer team 2-1 on October 10 at the UTD soccer complex. The loss snapped the Comets' 22-match home winning streak, marking their first defeat at home since 2023.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacted the Comets' momentum as they now hold a 7-2-4 record. Midwestern State University's victory extended their own impressive unbeaten run to 23 matches, solidifying their position in the conference.
Midwestern State outshot UTD 19-7, forcing goalkeeper Ryder Claborn to record nine saves. UTD committed 16 fouls compared to eight committed by Midwestern State.
The players
UTD men's soccer team
The soccer program represents the University of Texas at Dallas in Lone Star Conference play.
Midwestern State University
This university fields a competitive men's soccer team that entered the match ranked No. 2 in the Lone Star Conference.
Parker Plaxco
He is a goal-scoring forward for Midwestern State University who netted two goals in the second half of the match.
Ryder Claborn
He serves as the goalkeeper for the UTD men's soccer team.
Julio De Los Reyes
He is a player for UTD who scored the lone goal for the Comets in the match.
The details
Julio De Los Reyes opened the scoring for UTD with a 44th-minute header off a Luca Foschi corner kick. Midwestern State responded with two goals from Parker Plaxco in the 51st and 55th minutes, the second coming on a rebound off the crossbar.
Timeline
The match took place on October 10, 2026.
UTD previously remained undefeated at home since 2023.
The Comets are scheduled to face Saint Mary's on October 14, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This loss ends the UTD men's soccer team's 22-match home winning streak and forces the team to regroup ahead of their upcoming conference schedule. The defeat complicates the Comets' path in the Lone Star Conference as they look to maintain their standing.
The result drops the Comets to a 1-1-3 record within the Lone Star Conference standings. UTD will need a victory in their next outing on October 14 to improve their position for conference postseason play.
The takeaway
Maintaining a long winning streak requires consistent performance throughout the full 90 minutes of play. Fans and players alike should note how small gaps in defensive intensity, such as the rebound goal in this match, can shift the outcome of competitive games.
What happens next
The Comets play Saint Mary's on October 14, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by THE MERCURY.
