PORTALES, N.M. – Eastern New Mexico women's soccer jumped out to an early lead, but two second-half goals lifted Texas A&M International past the Greyhounds, 2-1, Tuesday evening at Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium.
Eastern New Mexico (2-13-2, 1-11-1 LSC) controlled much of the opening half, firing 10 shots and earning five corner kicks. The Greyhounds broke through in the 14th minute when Megan Mukiibi found the back of the net off an assist from Aaliyah Campbell, giving ENMU a 1-0 advantage. Eastern continued to apply offensive pressure throughout the half, placing six shots on goal while holding the Dustdevils to just three total shots.
Texas A&M International (5-11-0, 5-9-0 LSC) responded quickly after halftime, leveling the contest in the 48th minute on an unassisted goal from Lisa Stoico. Despite continued pressure from the Greyhounds, the Dustdevils took the lead in the 77th minute when Tatiana Perez Lluis scored off an assist from Julissa Gonzalez.
ENMU continued searching for an equalizer in the closing minutes, generating several opportunities, including a shot on goal from Brenda Zepeda Aguilar in the 89th minute, but Texas A&M International goalkeeper Patricia Perez preserved the one-goal victory.
The Greyhounds finished with a commanding 17-8 advantage in total shots, including a 10-6 edge in shots on goal. Eastern also dominated corner kick opportunities, earning eight while holding the Dustdevils without a corner kick.
Raylene Carillo led the ENMU attack with four shots, while Mukiibi added three attempts, including two on target and the Greyhounds' lone goal. Nereida Porras contributed two shots on goal, while Grace Gomez added two attempts. In goal, Kiley Patalan recorded four saves across 90 minutes of action.
Despite the result, Eastern New Mexico generated consistent offensive opportunities throughout the afternoon, recording seven second-half shots while continuing to challenge the Dustdevils' defense until the final whistle.
The loss concluded the 2026 season for the ENMU Women's Soccer team. The Greyhound finish at 2-13-2 and 1-11-1 on the season, improving on the 2025 winless affair. Isabel Rameriez finished as the team leader in goals with two, and Raylene Carillo led the squad in assists with two as well.
