Photo Credit: Tony Baker, NMTXSports.com
 
HOBBS, N.M. – University of the Southwest women's soccer scored a pair of second-half goals to topple LSU-Alexandria 2-0 Thursday afternoon in Red River Athletic Conference action.
 
Sophomore Naomi Morales and freshman Noemi Carrillo each scored second-half goals to secure the win over perennial power LSUA.
 
At 51:55 Morales received a pass from Desiree Morgas and drilled a shot from 10 yards out to give the Mustangs the advantage.
 
In the waning moments of the second half, Carrillo scored off a rebound that hit the crossbar and easily chipped the ball into the back of the frame to secure the win.
 
"Today was another big win for us after dropping a game last Saturday (Huston-Tillotson), which we shouldn't have," USW head coach Joshua Smith said. "I was really happy with our response. With Ashleigh (Champman) getting injured, Ceci (Cecilia Contreras) stepped up and played well. Offensively, Desiree (Morgas) created two chances and Noemi and Naomi did a great job of finishing."
 
LSUA (10-3-2, 6-1-1) outshot USW 5-1 in the opening half, however, the Mustangs made halftime adjustments and outshot the Generals 7-2 in the second half and 8-7 in the game.
 
Junior goalkeeper Brittany Garrido was pleased to see her teammates response from the disappointing loss to HTU last weekend.
 
"I think the loss against Huston-Tillotson really lit a fire under us," added Garrido, a San Diego, California native. "It was such a great team effort and we really showed what we can do on the field."
 
USW (10-3, 4-3 RRAC) returns to the pitch Saturday at 1 p.m. versus LSU-Shreveport.