October 15, 2024
Waxahachie, TX – In a thrilling night at the Lions Athletic Complex, the Nelson University Lady Lions faced off against cross-town rivals Texas Wesleyan University in a pivotal Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) match. Bolstered by the support of the Revolution Premiere Soccer Club team, who joined them for the pregame walkout, the Lady Lions put on an impressive performance, cruising to a 4-1 victory.
Lady Lions Review
From the opening whistle, the Lady Lions took control of the game, creating multiple chances and putting the Texas Wesleyan defense under constant pressure. The breakthrough came early in the 12th minute when Anna Bewley, assisted by Daisy Altamirano, coolly slotted the ball into the net to give Nelson University a 1-0 lead.
Just minutes later, the Lady Lions doubled their advantage. Stephanie Hernandez pounced on a loose ball in the box and powered it past the Texas Wesleyan keeper in the 17th minute, making it 2-0 before halftime.
In the second half, Nelson continued to dominate possession and extend their lead. Anna Bewley once again found the back of the net in the 53rd minute, this time assisted by Stephanie Arreola, putting the Lady Lions firmly in control at 3-0. Samantha Delgado capped off the scoring for Nelson in the 85th minute with a brilliant finish, making it 4-0.
Though Texas Wesleyan managed a late consolation goal through Gracie Spradley in the 89th minute, the Lady Lions were too strong to be undone, as they secured an important 4-1 victory to maintain their excellent form in SAC play.
Key Stats
Shots: Nelson University dominated with 20 shots (8 on target) compared to Texas Wesleyan's 3 (1 on target).
Corner Kicks: Nelson also led in corner kicks with 5, while Texas Wesleyan managed just 2.
What's Next?
The Lady Lions will carry this momentum as they prepare for a challenging road match against John Brown University on Saturday, October 19th, at 7:00 PM in Siloam Springs, AR. With conference play heating up, Nelson University will look to extend their 9-5-0 record and continue their winning ways.
Nelson University (formerly SAGU) is a private Christian university, established in 1927 by P.C. Nelson. The University is located 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie, Texas, and offers more than 70 associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campus or online. For more information, visit www.nelson.edu or by calling 1-888-YES-SAGU.
