OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. – Samantha Vasquez' long range goal proved to be the difference, as Eastern New Mexico Woman's Soccer secured a road Lone Star Conference victory over Oklahoma Christian University, 1-0. The Greyhounds move to 4-7 on the season, holding a 2-4 LSC standing. The Eagles move to 3-5-4 on the season, with 1-4-2 conference standing.

The Greyhounds and Eagles were evenly matched to start the opening 45 minutes. Oklahoma Chrsitian provided an early effort on goal, which was smothered by the Hounds keeper Samantha Jeffries. The Greyhounds found their first shots midway through the half, with Kelsey Medina testing the goalie and Vasquez also having their shot saved. The score read 0-0 at the break.
 
Oklahoma Christian put on some early pressure to start the second half, find two shots in the opening 15 minutes. In the 61^st minute, ENMU found the breakthrough goal with Vasquez striking the ball into the back of the net. After the OC goalie came out of the penalty area to clear the ball, Vasquez took the arid clearance first time from over 40 yards out with the powerful shot slipping past the recovering goalkeeper, 1-0 ENMU.

GOAL GREYHOUNDS!!!

Samantha Vasquez finds the back of the net from distance to go ahead 1-0.

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Trailing, the Eagles tried to breakdown the Greyhounds backline but couldn't find any shots on goal heading into the last five minutes. The last chance of the match fell to the Eagles with a swiveled effort in the penalty area stopped by Jeffries.

NOTABLE STATS

• Vasquez scored the game's lone goal in the 62^nd minute.
• Jeffries made five saves in the Hounds net.
• Gabby Goddard finished with just two stops for Oklahoma Christian.
• Along with the goal, Vasquez led the team in shots, three, and shots on goal, two. Hannah Grady provided two shots during the match.
• The Eagles provided 15 shots to the Greyhounds eight, with shots on goal just being 5-3 for ENMU.
• Oklahoma Christian committed 11 fouls during the match, compared to the Greyhounds nine.

FROM THE SOURCE

"Proud moment for us as a team and program," said Head Woman's Soccer Coach Eric Belcher. We came in with an idea and willingness, 90 minutes later we're on the right side of the score sheet. Very proud of the ladies".

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE

• Vasquez scored their first goal of the season, along with their first career game-winning goal.
• The Greyhounds posted their fourth shutout of the season.
• The Greyhounds now hold a 2-1 series lead over the Eagles and played OC for the first time in Oklahoma City.
• The Greyhounds posted their third shutout of the season, while posting their most shots during a game this season.
• Three Greyhounds played the entire 90 minutes: Jeffries, Sofia Trejo, and Selena Casias during the clean sheet.
• Next up, Eastern play Texas A&M International at Greyhound Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 1, with kickoff slated for 12 p.m.