Waxahachie, Texas – The Lady Lions returned home Tuesday to face the Mid-America Christian Evangels in front of their home crowd. Nelson battled throughout the match and kept the contest close until the very end, but a late goal by the Evangels proved to be the difference as the Lady Lions fell 1-0.
The Lady Lions and Evangels battled in a tightly contested match, with both teams creating offensive opportunities but struggling to find the back of the net. The goalkeepers on both sides delivered strong performances, keeping the match scoreless through the majority of the match.
Mid-America Christian recorded seven saves, while Nelson goalkeeper
Delaney Murphy finished with eight. Murphy kept the Lady Lions in the match from start to finish, holding the Evangels scoreless until the 81st minute. However, the late goal ultimately proved to be the difference as Nelson fell 1-0.
Despite the low-scoring affair, both teams found ways to attack offensively. Mid-America Christian recorded 12 shots, putting nine on goal, while Nelson outshot the Evangels with 14 attempts, including seven on target. However, the Lady Lions were unable to capitalize on their opportunities.
It was a tough loss for Nelson, especially with an opportunity to improve its position and seeding in the upcoming Sooner Athletic Conference tournament. With the postseason approaching, every match becomes increasingly important for the Lady Lions as they look to strengthen their standing.
Up Next
Nelson will look to bounce back as its homestand continues Saturday against Central Christian University at the Lions Athletic Complex. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
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.
