UTSA Soccer Secures 1-1 Draw Against Tulsa
The Roadrunners rallied with a penalty kick to tie the match at Park West Athletics Complex.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Soccer
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UTSA tied the University of Tulsa in a 1-1 soccer match after Leah Varela converted a penalty kick. The equalizer followed a red card issued to Tulsa late in the second half.
Why it matters
The draw secures a point for UTSA during a competitive stretch of their season. The match saw a shift in momentum after a crucial foul in the penalty box led to the game-tying goal.
Tulsa dominated early ball possession with 60% control and recorded eight shots during the first half. UTSA enters the next phase of their season with a 6-3-5 record.
The players
Leah Varela
She is a member of the UTSA soccer team who scored the game-tying penalty kick.
Brooklyn Bumgardner
She is a player for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane who scored the team's only goal of the match.
Krysten Kizer
She is a Tulsa soccer player who provided an assist before committing a foul in the penalty box.
Bri Carrigan
She is a player for UTSA who drew the foul that resulted in the game-tying penalty kick.
The details
Brooklyn Bumgardner scored the opening goal for Tulsa in the 42nd minute following an assist from Krysten Kizer. UTSA capitalized on a man advantage after a 68th-minute red card, leading to Kizer fouling Bri Carrigan in the penalty box at the 70-minute mark.
Timeline
Tulsa scored their opening goal during the 42nd minute.
A red card was issued to Tulsa in the 68th minute.
Leah Varela scored the equalizing penalty kick in the 70th minute.
UTSA is scheduled to play the University of Memphis on October 22, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This result impacts UTSA's standing within the 2026 American Athletic Conference soccer schedule as they push for positioning. The draw forces both teams to adjust their strategy ahead of critical upcoming conference matchups.
The 1-1 result alters the points accumulation for both teams in the conference standings. UTSA moves to a 6-3-5 record, while Tulsa shifts to 6-6-3 for the season.
The takeaway
Maintaining composure after a red card proved vital for UTSA to salvage a point at home. Fans should note that late-game set pieces continue to be a deciding factor in tight conference matches.
What happens next
UTSA will face the University of Memphis on October 22, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on the team's progress, visit the San Antonio Soccer page.
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