In an intense matchup at the Georgetown Soccer Association Fields, Huston-Tillotson hosted Southwest (N.M.) in a thrilling 2-2 draw on October 12, 2024. Both teams displayed strong resilience, with Huston-Tillotson taking the early lead before Southwest (N.M.) clawed their way back in the final stretch.
After a scoreless first half, the action truly began in the second period. Huston-Tillotson's America Macias broke the deadlock in the 67th minute with a composed penalty kick, marking her first goal of the season. Just two minutes later, Alondra Quiroz doubled Huston-Tillotson's lead, capitalizing on a rebound from a save to slot home a crucial goal with an assist from Cheyanna Burnett-Griffith.
Despite Huston-Tillotson's dominance early in the second half, Southwest (N.M.) mounted an impressive comeback. Anita Alcantar scored in the 77th minute with an assist from Rylee Thatcher, setting the stage for a tense final 10 minutes. In the 85th minute, Maureen Camacho found the equalizer with a header off a corner kick, once again assisted by Thatcher.
Juliet Morales-Martinez, Huston-Tillotson's goalkeeper, was outstanding, registering 12 saves throughout the match. However, Southwest (N.M.) kept pressing and managed to crack the defense twice. Huston-Tillotson also had their moments, with Burnett-Griffith and Kayla Evans leading the attack with multiple shots on goal.
The match concluded 2-2, leaving both teams with a shared point. Huston-Tillotson now holds a 2-6-1 record (1-4-1 in the Red River Athletic Conference), while Southwest (N.M.) moves to 3-6-2 (1-6-1 in the RRAC). Despite the draw, both teams showed determination and skill, setting the stage for more exciting soccer in the conference season.
Key Stats:
- Goals: HT - America Macias (67'), Alondra Quiroz (69') | SW - Anita Alcantar (77'), Maureen Camacho (85')
- Shots: HT - 14 | SW - 21
- Saves: HT - 12 (Morales-Martinez) | SW - 4 (Moya, Simpson)
- Corner Kicks: HT - 0 | SW - 4
- Yellow Cards: HT - 1 | SW - 1
This game highlighted the competitive spirit of both teams as they continue their RRAC campaigns.
The Lady Mustangs will be back in action on October 17th in Shreveport, Louisiana when they will take on the LSU-Shreveport Pilots.Â