The UTEP Miners (7-4-3, 2-2-1) lost in a defensive struggle against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (7-4-1, 3-2-2) Thursday night in a match that featured only one goal between both teams.
Defensively, other than the 6-1 loss to Middle Tennessee State, the Miners have played exceptionally this season. This swarming defense continued in the match with the Hilltoppers. Freshman goalkeeper Emily Parrot once again was solid in goal, allowing one score. Parrot has four shutouts on the season, which ranks her fourth in the conference.
The Miners once again had an issue getting solid shots and were unable to get an open look close to the opponent’s goal.