SAN ANGELO, TEXAS – Eastern New Mexico women's soccer battled Angelo State to a 0-0 draw Wednesday evening at LeGrand Soccer Complex. The Greyhounds controlled much of the offensive action, outshooting the Rambelles 15-10 while holding an 8-3 advantage in shots on goal.
With the result, Eastern New Mexico moves to 2-11-2 overall and 1-9-1 in Lone Star Conference play, while Angelo State sits at 2-10-4 overall and 1-8-3 in conference action.
The Greyhounds established an early offensive presence, earning a corner kick just over four minutes into the contest before Raylene Carillo registered the team's first shot. Angelo State responded with a pair of scoring opportunities in the 14th and 18th minutes, but the ENMU defense held strong to preserve the scoreless contest.
Eastern New Mexico found its offensive rhythm late in the opening half, recording three shots on goal over the final 11 minutes. Carillo forced a save in the 35th minute before Nereida Porras and Aspen Esch each tested Angelo State goalkeeper Kady Cleary. The Greyhounds entered halftime with a 6-4 advantage in shots and a 4-1 edge in corner kicks.
Angelo State threatened early in the second half when Isabella Torres struck the woodwork in the 54th minute, narrowly missing an opportunity to break the deadlock.
The Greyhounds quickly responded, generating three consecutive corner kicks before Carillo placed a shot on target in the 59th minute. Arissa C'deBaca and Esch followed with shots on goal in the 63rd and 65th minutes, respectively, but Rambelles goalkeeper Latae Rodriguez turned away both attempts.
Eastern New Mexico continued applying pressure throughout the closing stages, with Sophia Jeffres recording a shot on goal in the 78th minute before Carillo registered the Greyhounds' final scoring opportunity in the 84th minute. Despite the offensive opportunities, neither team found the back of the net as the contest concluded in a scoreless draw.
Carillo led the Greyhounds offensively with four shots, including a game-high three on goal. Esch added three shots with two on target, while C'deBaca contributed three attempts. Porras finished with two shots, including one on goal.
Defensively, Kiley Patalan played all 90 minutes in goal for Eastern New Mexico, recording two saves and helping the Greyhounds secure the shutout. ENMU's defensive unit limited Angelo State to three shots on goal throughout the contest.
The Greyhounds finished with a 15-10 advantage in total shots, an 8-3 edge in shots on goal and a commanding 9-3 advantage in corner kicks. Eastern New Mexico generated nine shots in the second half while holding the Rambelles to six.
The Hounds will finish out the season at home this Saturday and upcoming Tuesday, celebrating Senior Day on Saturday against St. Mary's at 12 pm, and playing their final match of the year against Texas A&M International On Tuesday, October 27th at 7 pm.
