September 13, 2024
San Antonio, TX – The Nelson University Lady Lions continued their winning ways with a dominant second-half performance, defeating Texas A&M University-San Antonio 2-0 on Friday. The victory, sealed by goals from Anna Bewley and Daisy Altamirano, marked another impressive display from the Lady Lions as they extended their record to 4-3-0.
Lady Lions Review
In a game where the Lady Lions took full control in the second half, the action remained intense but scoreless throughout the first 67 minutes. Both teams probed each other's defense, with Nelson creating the bulk of the scoring opportunities. Despite dominating possession and firing 30 shots (18 on target) overall, it wasn't until the 68th minute that the breakthrough finally came.
Anna Bewley, the ever-reliable forward, continued her stellar form by netting her first goal of the match at 67:46. Stephanie Arreola provided the assist, threading a perfectly weighted ball through the Texas A&M defense. Bewley's precise strike broke the deadlock and tilted the game firmly in Nelson's favor. Bewley's all-around effort was reflected in her game-high 10 shots, 8 of which were on target.
In the 87th minute, midfielder Daisy Altamirano added the second goal to seal the game. Altamirano, who had been relentless all match with 10 shots, including 5 on target, showed her attacking prowess and composure to finish off the contest and ensure the Lady Lions walked away with the clean sheet.
On the defensive side, goalkeeper Tanner Sorenson was a wall, making six key saves to preserve the shutout and secure her team's victory.
Key Stats
- Goals: Anna Bewley (67:46), Daisy Altamirano (86:59)
- Assists: Stephanie Arreola (1 assist)
- Shots: Nelson University - 30, Texas A&M - 13
- Saves: Tanner Sorenson - 6 saves
- Corner Kicks: Nelson University - 5, Texas A&M - 3
- Fouls: Nelson University - 7, Texas A&M - 1
- With 30 shots, the Lady Lions maintained constant pressure on Texas A&M's defense. While the Jaguars' goalkeeper kept her team in the game with 16 saves, it wasn't enough to contain the barrage of attacks from Nelson.
Next Up
The Nelson Lady Lions soccer team will look to continue their impressive run as they travel to Irving, Texas, on Saturday, September 21, to face the University of Dallas. The match is set to kick off at 1:00 PM.
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.
