DENTON, Texas (Sept. 17, 2025) – For just the second time in program history, the Texas Woman's soccer team has opened a season 5-0, matching their hot start from the 2023 campaign. The Pioneers (5-0) showed grit and resilience in a physical 2-1 comeback win over West Texas A&M (3-1-1) on Wednesday night in their Lone Star Conference opener.
The visiting Lady Buffs struck first, scoring on their first of three shot attempts in the first half to hand TWU its first deficit of the season. After the break, the Pioneers flipped the momentum, shutting out WT in the second half while capitalizing on two key scoring opportunities to secure the victory. The TWU defense locked down in the final 45 minutes, holding WT without a single shot and weathering a scrappy, 23-foul battle to stay unbeaten.
IMPACT PLAYERS
KEY MOMENTS
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68': After a WT foul set up a free kick, the Pioneers capitalized. A deflection landed at the feet of Hughes, who lofted a left footed shot over the keeper for her first goal as a Pioneer, an equalizer to make it 1-1.
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78': Just ten minutes later, TWU struck again. Oliveros, who had narrowly missed a chance two minutes earlier, found space from distance and buried the go-ahead goal to give the Pioneers a 2-1 lead they would not relinquish.
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After giving up three first-half shots, TWU clamped down defensively in the second half, not allowing a single WT attempt. The performance showcased the Pioneers' toughness and composure in a tightly contested match.
FROM HEAD COACH BABAK ABOUZAR
"The first half wasn't our best performance, but I'm so proud of how we responded in the second," Abouzar said. "Conference play is tough, and sometimes things won't go your way, but we found a way to grind it out and get three points."
Hear from defender Lexi Hughes on tonight's battle.
NEXT UP
The Pioneers continue conference play on the road this Saturday, Sept. 20, against Sul Ross State in Alpine, Texas. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
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