August 22, 2024 

Marshall, TX – Thursday evening, the Nelson University Lady Lions embarked on a historic journey as they traveled to Marshall, TX, to face the Wiley University Wildcats in the 2024 season opener. This match marked a significant milestone for the Lady Lions, as it was their first under the new Nelson University name following the rebranding from Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU). The Lady Lions made history in style, overpowering the Wildcats in a stunning 10-1 victory, setting a high bar for the season ahead.
 

Scoring Summary and Key Plays

1st Half

• 3:37 | Daisy Altamirano opened the floodgates early with an unassisted goal, giving the Lady Lions a 1-0 lead.

• 20:14 | Altamirano struck again, this time with an assist from Catherine Jesionek, doubling the lead to 2-0.

• 27:39 | Anna Bewley joined the scoring spree, assisted by Jade Reyes and Altamirano, pushing the lead to 3-0.

• 32:48 | Xitlali Avila capitalized on a pass from Alejandra Ruiz and Jade Reyes, netting her first goal and making it 4-0.

2nd Half

• 52:33 | Bewley found the back of the net again, courtesy of another assist from Altamirano, increasing the lead to 5-0.

• 55:56 | Stephanie Arreola got on the scoresheet, assisted by Altamirano, pushing the score to 6-0.

• 59:10 | Bewley completed her hat-trick with an unassisted goal, bringing the score to 7-0.

• 59:31 | Altamirano completed her hat-trick shortly after, assisted by Arreola and Ashanti Avellaneda, making it 8-0.

• 66:59 | Wiley's Deyanara Hernandez managed to break the shutout with an unassisted goal, bringing the score to 8-1.

• 67:40 | Avila added her second goal of the night, extending the lead to 9-1.

• 74:03 | Reyes capped off the scoring for the Lady Lions, with an assist from Bewley, sealing the 10-1 triumph.

Key Stats

• Shots: Nelson University dominated with 41 total shots, compared to Wiley's 3.

• Saves: Despite the onslaught, Wiley's goalkeeper made 13 saves, while Nelson's defense held firm, requiring no saves from their keeper.

• Corner Kicks: The Lady Lions earned 4 corner kicks to Wiley's 1.

• Fouls: Both teams played a physical game, each committing 4 fouls.

Notable Individual Stats

• Daisy Altamirano: Hat-trick (3 goals) and 3 assists, contributing to 6 of the 10 goals scored.

• Anna Bewley: Hat-trick (3 goals) with 1 assist, one of the top goal scorers in the Sooner Athletic Conference and the reigning Freshman of the Year, made a significant impact by leading the Lady Lions' offensive charge.

• Xitlali Avila: 2 goals, demonstrating her ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

• Jade Reyes: 1 goal and 2 assists, playing a key role in both setting up and finishing plays.

• Stephanie Arreola: 1 goal and 1 assist, contributing to the offensive effort with precision.

Looking Ahead
The Lady Lions will look to build on this momentum as they head to Texarkana, Texas, for their next contest against Texas A&M-Texarkana on August 24th at 5:00 PM. With a historic win under their belt, the Lady Lions are poised to continue their strong start to the 2024 season.

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.sagu.edu or by calling 1-888-YES-SAGU.