October 14, 2023
Oklahoma City, OK - In a Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) showdown, the Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Lady Lions soccer team faced off against the Mid-America Christian University (MACU) Evangels at the Dill Soccer Field in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Lady Lions, known for their remarkable scoring ability and solid defense, were met with fierce competition from MACU, resulting in a 2-1 victory for the Evangels.
First Half
MACU managed to take a 1-0 lead into halftime, demonstrating their early advantage in a closely contested match.
Second Half
In the second half, MACU extended their lead with the first goal, putting SAGU under pressure. However, the Lady Lions showed their resilience, and Stephanie Hernandez netted a goal for SAGU at the 71-minute mark, igniting hope for a comeback. The SAGU offense continued to fight and push for a tie or lead, but the MACU squad ultimately held on to secure the win.
Match Statistics
- SAGU totaled 10 shots, with two on goal.
- MACU had 13 shots, with nine on goal.
- Zoe Boldt, SAGU's senior goalkeeper, made a total of 7 crucial saves to keep the Lady Lions in the game.
Next Game
The Lady Lions are set to face the University of Science and Arts on October 17th at 5:00 PM at the Lions Athletic Complex in Waxahachie, TX, in another important SAC battle.
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.
