August 23, 2025

Waxahachie, TX – The Nelson University Lady Lions women's soccer team opened the 2025 season in emphatic fashion Friday night at the Lions Athletic Complex, thrilling a packed home crowd hungry for the return of soccer action after a long summer.

Lady Lions Review
From the opening whistle, the Lady Lions dictated the pace of play. With the late-summer sun casting across the pitch, Nelson looked confident, composed, and relentless in their attack. Fans didn't have to wait long to see the first roar of the season.

Daisy Ruiz etched her name into the history books, striking the very first goal of the 2025 campaign. A perfectly placed pass from Monika Olivares set Ruiz up in stride, and the finish ignited both the sideline and the stands.

But the night belonged to Anna Stovall, who delivered a dazzling performance with a hat trick, showcasing her clinical finishing ability and leadership. Each goal seemed to lift the energy higher.

Not to be outdone, Daisy Altamirano added a pair of goals of her own, further widening the gap and sending a statement that the Lady Lions' attack will be lethal. 

Key Stats & Noteworthy Moments
First Goal of 2025 Season: Daisy Ruiz (Assist: Monika Olivares)

Anna Stovall had a hat trick

Daisy Altamirano was a two goal spark

Defensively, the Lady Lions back line stood tall, turning away ABU's advances and protecting the clean sheet with discipline and communication.

What's Next
The Lady Lions now shift their focus to a Saturday night showdown Aug. 30 (Sat) at 7:00 PM versus Texas A\&M–Texarkana at the Lions Athletic Complex in Waxahachie, TX. 

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-NELSON.