AUSTIN, Texas (Oct. 5, 2024) – The Texas Woman's soccer team scored two first half goals on Saturday at Lewis-Chen Family Field in Austin, Texas, to earn their first conference win this season over St. Edward's.
The Pioneers (5-2-1, 1-1-1) are back in the win column after defeating SEU (2-5-2, 0-3-1) 2-0 in today's match. Celeste Beltran secured her first collegiate goal off a pass from Alyssa Valdez to put the Pioneers ahead in the ninth minute. Bella Alfaro added to her freshman campaign with another goal in the 24th minute for her fourth one of the season.
IMPACT PLAYERS
KEY MOMENTS
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'9: After three shots on goal to start the game, Celeste Beltran put the Pioneers ahead 1-0 with her first career goal assisted by Alyssa Valdez.
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'24: Bella Alfaro added to the TWU lead with a goal of her own to make it a 2-0 margin over the Hilltoppers
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The Pioneers concluded the first half with eight shots, five on goal.
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St. Edward's outshot TWU in the second half 6-2, but was unable to find the back of the net as the Pioneers held on to the 2-0 lead.
FROM HEAD COACH BABAK ABOUZAR
"Proud of how our team has now gone back to back games in scoring two goals," Head Coach Babak Abouzar said. "It was great to see Celeste get her first collegiate goal and Bella is finding her stride in a new position. Overall we did a good job of limiting St. Ed's opportunities and getting a shutout. It's great to create a 2-0 lead and be able to sustain it. Very proud of how our subs came in and gave us valuable minutes. We will enjoy this win and look to recover and get ready for a quality OCU team."
NEXT UP
TWU are still on the road this week as they prepare to take on Oklahoma Christian on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Eagle Soccer Field.
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