9.20_WS_LCU_Jensen (1)
2
Winner Lubbock Christian LCU (4-1-2, 1-0-0)
0
Eastern N.M. ENMU (1-3-3, 0-1-0)
Winner
Lubbock Christian LCU
(4-1-2, 1-0-0)
2
Final
0
Eastern N.M. ENMU
(1-3-3, 0-1-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Lubbock Christian LCU 1 1 2
Eastern N.M. ENMU 0 0 0

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | Cameron Brennan

Women's Soccer Falls To Lubbock Christian in LSC Opener, 2-0

ENMU mustered four shots in the game, with one on target

PORTALES, N.M. – Eastern New Mexico Women's Soccer faced a hard-fought battle with Lubbock Christian University on Wednesday night at Greyhound Stadium, falling 2-0 to the Chaparrals. ENMU slip to 1-3-3 overall, and 0-1-0 in Lone Star Conference play. LCU improve to 4-1-2, and claim their first conference win of the season (1-0-0).

The Greyhounds had the opening chance straight from kickoff, but a wide cross was just out of reach of an ENMU attacker. Shortly after, LCU got on the board from a corner. The Chaparrals forced a corner after ENMU keeper Samantha Jeffries made a save, then LCU capitalized on the set piece to take a 1-0 lead after three minutes. Lubbock Christian continued to add to the pressure as the period dwindled down striking the post twice. The score remained 1-0 LCU at halftime.

Neither team had clear chances to begin the second frame, but LCU bagged another goal with less than 20 minutes to play. A long strike from 30 yards beat the goalkeeper in the top left corner. ENMU had a couple attempts on goal in the final moments of the game, with Caroline Jensen recording a shot on goal. The contest finished in favor of LCU 2-0.

NOTABLE STATS

  • Sarah Tate tallied a pair of shots from defense, while both Nina Ballesteros and Jensen had one shot. Samantha Jeffries faced 16 shots in net, making a pair of saves.
  • Kenley Blevins and Avery Jennings marked the game with a goal, while Jennings added an assist and Hannah Irons had a helper also. Kara Murray saw four shots in goal, making one save in the match.
  • Lubbock Christian complied 16 shots, compared to the four of ENMU. The Chaps recorded six corner kicks, while ENMU committed 12 fouls in the match.

FROM THE SOURCE

"Had some good moments from the ladies at times," said Head Coach Eric Belcher. "Unfortunately, LCU capitalized on our mistakes".

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE

  • A trio of Greyhounds played the full 90 minutes: Raegan Dash, Jeffries, Sarah Tate, and Sierra Villanueva.
  • ENMU look to shake off the loss as they head to Texas to face UT Tyler on Saturday, Sept. 23. Both teams will kickoff at 12 p.m. (MST) from Citizens 1st Bank-Perkins Soccer Complex.