DALLAS (Nov. 16, 2025) - Texas Woman's soccer went stride for stride with the nation's top-ranked team on Sunday afternoon, but a late goal lifted No. 1 DBU past TWU, 3–2, in the Lone Star Conference Championship match at Patriot Soccer Field.
The Pioneers erased two separate deficits behind a brace from junior forward Giselle Gutierrez, but DBU found the match-winner in the 89th minute to deny TWU its first conference title.
Despite the result, TWU's performance capped a history-making postseason run and solidified the program as a rising contender heading into NCAA Regional play. Gutierrez, Alyssa Striker, and Bri Luna were all named to the LSC All-Tournament Team.
IMPACT PLAYERS
PIONEER POWER MOMENTS
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68': Striker battled for possession along the sideline, started the counterattack, and slipped a pass centrally to Gutierrez, who finished to tie the match at 1–1.
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76': Moments after DBU regained the lead, Oliveros delivered a free kick into the box that connected with Gutierrez, who headed home her second goal of the match, bringing TWU level at 2–2 and securing the TWU single-season scoring record with her 12th of the year.
HEAR FROM HEAD COACH BABAK ABOUZAR, GISELLE GUTIERREZ, AND AILYN OLIVEROS
NEXT UP
TWU now turns their attention to the NCAA Regionals. The Pioneers will gather for Monday's NCAA Selection Show watch party, beginning tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. in CFO Room 202. Doors will open for the watch party 30 minutes before the show starts.
