Match Notes
 
CANYON, Texas -- Fresh off a 1-0 win over No. 22 Angelo State, the 16th-ranked West Texas A&M women's soccer team looks to carry the momentum gained into its matchup with Texas Woman's on Saturday. The Pioneers host the Lady Buffs at 1 p.m. at the Pioneer Soccer Park in Denton.
 
LIVE COVERAGE
Live stats and stream will be available for Saturday's match provided by the TWU athletic communications department. Viewers have the option to watch the match on the Lone Star Conference Digital Network for a $10 24-hour day pass or $50 season pass.
 
All TIME SERIES
The series between WT and Texas Woman's features 30 meetings between the two schools dating back to 2002. The Lady Buffs have doubled the Pioneers' wins during that time, 18-9, to go along with three draws. The conference foes last met in 2021 with TWU winning 5-4 in a slugfest.
 
LAST TIME OUT
WT looked to be headed towards a draw with No. 22 Angelo State before Emily Avila nailed a free kick into the back of the net with 9:36 remaining in the game. The Lady Buffs produced a handful of opportunities in the early minutes, but the Rambelle defense wouldn't budge. Ultimately, one goal proved to be enough as WT walked away with the victory.
 
SCOUTING TEXAS WOMAN'S
The Pioneers have four goals this season, spread out between four different players. Bri Luna, one of the goal scorers, and Rayne Isias have combined for the two assists this season. In goal, Morgan Sherman accounts for every minute so far. Sherman has converted 51 of the 161 shots faced into saves, allowing 15 goals in 990 minutes. 
 
NATIONAL STANDINGS
The top five remained the same apart from Central Missouri and Columbus State switching spots at three and four. Dallas Baptist sits atop the poll followed by Embry-Riddle (Fla.). Central Missouri, Columbus State, and West Chester finish the top five.
 
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
James was instrumental in the Lady Buffs' 3-2 win over UT Tyler on Saturday as WT improved to 8-1-1 on the season. The junior placed two of her three shots on goal, including her game-tying strike off a corner kick in the 58th minute. The Trinidadian midfielder found Maliyah Mendoza in the 66th minute to provide the game-winner on another set piece from the corner.
 
A LOOK AHEAD...
WT continues its road trip as the Lady Buffs face off with St. Edward's in Austin. Action in the state's capital starts at 4 p.m. on the Lewis-Chen Family Field.