HOBBS, N.M. — The University of the Southwest women's soccer team faced a challenging stretch of non-conference and Red River Athletic Conference play, falling to Huston-Tillotson University, Our Lady of the Lake University and Texas A&M University–San Antonio across three matches.
The Lady Mustangs opened the week Monday at home against Huston-Tillotson, dropping a narrow 1-0 decision. After a scoreless first half, Huston-Tillotson found the back of the net in the 46th minute to take the lead. Southwest continued to battle throughout the second half, recording nine shots, including four on goal. Rozlynn Ramsey led the way with three shots, two of which were on target, while goalkeeper Genesis Davila recorded five saves.
Southwest traveled to San Antonio on Thursday to face Our Lady of the Lake University, falling 8-1. The Saints built a 4-0 advantage in the first half before adding four more goals after the break. Eliza Lopez provided the highlight for the Lady Mustangs, scoring in the 84th minute to put Southwest on the board. Goalkeeper Elena Moya finished with 10 saves while facing 34 shots from the Saints.
The Lady Mustangs returned home Saturday to take on Texas A&M University–San Antonio, falling 3-0. The visitors opened the scoring in the 16th minute and added a second goal in the 56th minute before securing the result with a late goal in the 88th minute. Southwest recorded five shots, with Brooke Davis leading the team with three attempts, including two on goal. Eliza Lopez and Ramsey also registered shots on target.
Southwest will look to regroup as conference play continues and work toward turning its efforts into results in the coming matches.
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