Soccer finds spark in Lapomarda’s first-half goal

AUSTIN, Texas – After Iowa State's goal less than six minutes into Sunday's match, Texas needed not only an answer, but a spark, too, to ignite the Longhorn offense. Insert Lauren Lapomarda into the picture as her first-half goal turned the momentum in the Longhorns favor and ultimately helped UT to a 2-1 victory.

Despite Trinity Byars and Jilly Shimkin both having looks at the goal within a five-second span less than two minutes into the match, Iowa State struck first with a goal from Mira Emma at the 5:40 mark in the first half. The two teams went on to combine for five total shots over the next 35 minutes until Byars and Lapomardo connected.

Having beaten a Cyclone defender down to the end…