August 29, 2024

Waxahachie, TX – Thursday evening, the Nelson University Lady Lions hosted the University of Houston-Victoria Jaguars at the Lions Athletic Complex in Waxahachie, Texas, for the first home contest of the 2024 season. In a tightly contested match that showcased grit on both sides, the Lady Lions fell just short, succumbing to a 1-0 defeat.

Scoring Summary and Key Plays

1st Half
The match began with both teams feeling each other out, but it wasn't long before Nelson University's Daisy Altamirano and Anna Bewley began applying pressure on the Jaguars' defense. Altamirano's agility and Bewley's relentless pursuit highlighted the Lady Lions' strategy to dominate possession early on. Despite their best efforts, the Jaguars' backline proved resilient, denying the Lady Lions any clear opportunities.

As the half progressed, Nelson University's goalkeeper, Samantha Longoria, became a critical figure, pulling off two consecutive, spectacular saves to keep the game level. However, the Jaguars' persistent attacks eventually paid off in the 36th minute when Arantza Alva, assisted by Yesenia Vega, found the back of the net. The goal, coming from a well-executed play, broke the deadlock and put the visitors up 1-0.
 

2nd Half
Trailing by a goal, the Lady Lions came out of the halftime break with renewed energy. Head Coach Cesar España's halftime talk clearly resonated with his squad as they pressed forward, looking for the equalizer. The Lady Lions' forwards continued to test the Jaguars' defense, with Anna Bewley firing multiple shots, one of which forced a diving save from the Jaguars' keeper.

The Lady Lions' relentless offensive push created several close chances, including a shot from Stephanie Hernandez that hit the crossbar in the dying minutes of the match. Despite these efforts, the equalizer proved elusive, and the match concluded with the scoreline unchanged at 1-0 in favor of Houston-Victoria.

Next Up
The Lady Lions will quickly turn their focus to the next challenge, as they face Sterling College on August 31 (Saturday) at 8:00 PM at the Lions Athletic Complex in Waxahachie, TX. With the support of their home crowd, the Lady Lions will look to bounce back and secure their first home victory of the 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.nelson.edu or by calling 1-888-YES-SAGU.