Game Notes
 
CANYON, Texas -- Coming off its first win of the season, the West Texas A&M women's soccer team travels to Durango, Colo. for a non-conference game with Fort Lewis College. The Lady Buffs (1-0-2) and Skyhawks (2-0-2) are scheduled to kickoff at 8 p.m.
 
LIVE COVERAGE
Live stats and broadcast will be available for the season opener provided by the Fort Lewis athletic communications department with the game aired on the RMAC Network. For more information visit GoBuffsGo.com.
 
All TIME SERIES
WT leads the all-time series with Fort Lewis, 10-1-0. The Lady Buffs have defeated the Skyhawks in each of the last four meetings including a 3-0 victory last season. In the 2022 matchup, WT cruised to victory behind a hat trick from eventual All-American, Maria-Frances Serrant.
 
LAST TIME OUT
A second half penalty kick goal by Nicole Gray proved to be the difference as WT registered its first win of the season. In the 4th minute, Bailey Murray ripped a shot from outside the box, banging the ball off the crossbar. With the rebound coming straight down, Reagan Matacale followed up with her left foot and put the ball into the back of the net. WT lost possession inside the attacking third, but a failed clearance by the Bulldog back line went to Mollie Ferro. Entering the 18-yard box, Ferro got tripped up by a SWOSU defender and earned a penalty kick for the Lady Buffs. Nicole Gray stepped up and buried the penalty kick and put WT in front.
 
SCOUTING FORT LEWIS
The Skyhawks opened the season with a draw to Eastern New Mexico in a neutral site contest before defeating Adams State. Fort Lewis then defeated Midwestern State at a neutral site before drawing with Chaminade. Seven different players have accounted for a goal each on the season while Elizabeth David and Aubrey Swindle lead the team with two assists each. In goal, Riley Bravin has started every game for Fort Lewis, accounting for over 233 of the team's 360 minutes. The Skyhawks' goalkeepers have combined for nine saves and three goals allowed on 36 shots faced for a 0.750 save percentage.
 
LSC PRESEASON POLL
Reigning Lone Star Conference champion Dallas Baptist picked up 37 of 39 possible first-place votes and 504 points to top the poll. Angelo State followed the Patriots in the standings with 457 points. WT finished third (one first-place, 412) while Lubbock Christian (351) and St. Mary's (339) rounded out the top five.
 
St. Edward's received the sixth spot with 318 points followed by Midwestern State (299) and UT Tyler (219). Texas A&M International (182) and Oklahoma Christian (149) finish the top 10 with Texas Woman's (127), Eastern New Mexico (114), and UT Permian Basin (78) conclude the rankings.
 
A LOOK AHEAD
The Lady Buffs remain in Durango for a neutral site meeting with No. 17-ranked Colorado Mesa. That matchup is scheduled for 2 p.m. Central at FLC Dirks Field.