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HOUSTON – HBU had a goal taken away and freshman Katie Turner made a spectacular save on a penalty kick in the Huskies' 2-0 loss to North Texas Sunday afternoon at Sorrels Field.

North Texas (6-1-0) entered this afternoon's contest receiving votes in the NSCAA poll and had won its first five matches with the Mean Green's only setback coming two days ago at home to No. 15 Oklahoma in overtime, 2-1.

"We battled really well and I'm very proud of our effort," said head coach Misty Jones. "The game turned physical, but the girls adjusted well. UNT lost in overtime to Oklahoma, who's ranked, so this shows we can play with them. Technically, we scored first [goal was taken away due to an offside call]. Katie's save on the PK was great. This was a great weekend going into conference play."

Rebekah Tovar led HBU (1-5-1) with four shots and two shots on goal. Kristi O'Brien, Lindsay Matlock, and Allison Abendschein each had a shot on goal. Stephanie Castellon started in goal and made four saves. Turner played the second half and took the tough loss, as she allowed two goals and made five saves.

Amber Haggerty led UNT with six shots, while all five of Kaylah Hunter's shots hit the target. Jackie Kerestine earned her fifth shutout of the season, as she made five saves, which tied her season high.

In the eighth minute, the Huskies would have had a 1-0 lead, as Ellee Hall sent a beautiful corner kick into the box, but HBU was called offside and the goal was disallowed.

In the 29^th minute, the Mean Green narrowly took a 1-0 lead, as Castellon was out of position for Hunter's shot, but Ally Murphy made the team save to keep the match scoreless. Castellon later made a point-blank save on Haggerty in the 38^th minute.

UNT outshot HBU 11-5 in the first half, while HBU had a 3-2 advantage in corner kicks.

Marchelle Davis got the Mean Green on the scoreboard in the 68^th minute, which came seconds after an HBU injury. Karla Pineda sent a pass up the middle and Davis scored past Turner for a 1-0 UNT lead.

Davis nearly scored her second goal four minutes later, as her shot hit the crossbar.

 In the 82^nd minute, the Mean Green were awarded a penalty kick. Hunter took the shot, but Turner made a beautiful save to keep the score 1-0.

With the Huskies pressing for the equalizer, UNT scored its second goal in the 85^th minute, Haggerty assisted by Hunter.

UNT outshot the Huskies, 23-12, in the match, while corner kicks were even at five apiece.

HBU begins Southland Conference play next Sunday at 1 pm, when Abilene Christian comes to Sorrels Field.