Box Score MARSHALL, Texas - Facing undefeated Southwestern University at home, the East Texas Baptist University women's soccer team gave the Pirates their first loss of the season with a 2-0 win. ETBU is 4-1-1 after the victory.
ETBU produced 14 shots in total with five coming from
Raegan Kappler. The Tigers had goals from
Aaliyah Casas and
Brianna Mickshaw with assists from
Olivia Gallegos on each goal.
Claire Montondon notched four saves in goal for the Tigers.
The Tigers took control of the offense putting up five shots in the first 16 minutes of the game. They finally broke through in the 17th minute when Casas connected on the assist from Gallegos for an early 1-0 lead. The Pirates were held to three shots in the half, but their best chance to score was missed over the net in the 26th minute.
Up 1-0 at the break, ETBU made it 2-0 just three minutes in the second half when Mickshaw struck one off a set piece. Montondon would step up with two big saves while receiving help from the goal post, which kept SU off the board. Despite being outshot 10-7, the Tigers would preserve their shutout victory.
ETBU's Cornish Field stay will extend to next week when they will host the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor at 5:00 PM next Thursday night.