Waxahachie, TX – SAGU overcame an early 1-0 deficit to score four straight goals and notch a 4-3 season opener victory against Paul Quinn College on Tuesday afternoon.
After Paul Quinn grabbed an early lead on Henry Estrada's goal at the 26:17 mark, SAGU responded to even the score right before halftime on a
Mazvita Chidarara goal.
After halftime, SAGU then broke the 1-1 deadlock with three straight goals in the first 15 minutes of the second half to give the Lions a 4-1 lead.
Juan Ambriz scored two of the three goals. Paul Quinn responded with two goals, but the Lions defense held strong and took the victory.
Julio Guevara recorded 14 saves throughout the match, logging all 90 minutes in goal for SAGU while leading the Lions defense.
Up Next
SAGU will be on the road to face Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX on Friday (August 27) at 1:30 PM.
As a leading Christian university, SAGU educates and prepares individuals who want to serve Christ and others. SAGU helps students discover and develop their God-given callings in a Spirit-empowered, learning community.
We believe in affordable tuition, made possible in part through the financial support of donors who embrace the mission of SAGU and the importance of affordable, accredited programs to train Christians for leadership in ministry, business, education, and service.
Most majors are available in-person in Waxahachie, TX, and online through a wide range of associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
