AUSTIN, TEXAS – West Texas A&M Women's Soccer (1-5-2, 0-3-1 LSC) fell 2-0 to St. Edward's Saturday afternoon in a road match in Austin. The Hilltoppers would score both of their goals on counter attacks.
The Lady Buff would be tested right away defensively as St. Edward's produced two shots (one on goal) and two corner kicks through the first 10 minutes. WT would pass the early defensive test as they then flipped the script and went on the attack in the next 10-minute stretch.
Riley Sims (two) and
Sienna Hurrell each came away with shots, but all three would be saved. The Lady Buffs continued to add pressure during that period with three corner kicks, but were unable to get on the board. After the offensive spurt by both teams through the first 20 minutes, the defenses settled in through the next 20 to limit the opposing offenses. In the 40th minute, the Hilltoppers would strike first right before half as they capitalized on a counter attack to take a 1-0 lead. That score would hold going into the break.
Moving into the second half, SEU had two early chances to double their lead as
Franciezca Blancaflor came away with an early save in the 48th minute. St. Edward's had a shot clank off the cross bar in the 56th minute as the score remained 1-0. In the 60th minute, the Lady Buffs put together a great set piece and action off a corner kick as
Ryann Davis headed in a goal for the tie, but after discussion, it was deemed she was offsides as the goal was called back. WT would continue to create chances with three corner kicks in a seven minute stretch, but could not equalize the game. SEU would ultimately double their lead in the 79th minute as they scored their second goal off another counter attack. That score would hold the rest of the way as the Lady Buffs would fall 2-0 to St. Edward's.
Top Lady Buffs
- Riley Sims fired three shots with two landing on goal in 69 minutes. This was her third game with 2+ shots on goal.
- Sienna Hurrell landed one shot on goal in 67 minutes.
- Ryann Davis logged 82 minutes on defense and came away with one shot.
Buffalo Bits
- West Texas A&M is now 8-6-3 all-time against St. Edward's and have lost four straight games.
- The Lady Buffs led the game in corner kicks (10-3)
- Braely Martinez fired one shot which landed on goal.
- Franciezca Blancaflor started in goal and made four saves in 90 minutes. Blancaflor has made 4+ saves in all but one game this season.
- Charo Rodriguez Fortea and Bailey Malone each recorded one shot. Rodriguez Fortea played 70 minutes while Malone logged 34.
- Sara Soto and Jade Martinez each played 70 minutes in the field.
Up Next
West Texas A&M will be back in action on Saturday, September 26 as they take on Sul Ross State. Kickoff is set for 11:00 a.m.in Alpine, Texas.
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