AUSTIN, Texas – The Eastern New Mexico University women's soccer team fell to St. Edward's University, 3-0, Wednesday afternoon at Lewis-Chen Family Field. The Greyhounds move to 1-9-1 overall and 0-7-0 in Lone Star Conference play.
St. Edward's opened the scoring in the 14th minute when Madison Creswell found the back of the net off an assist from Riley Knox. The Hilltoppers doubled their advantage just before halftime, with Jorja Bragg scoring in the 45th minute to send St. Edward's into the break with a 2-0 lead.
Eastern New Mexico generated four first-half shots, including attempts on target from Arissa C'deBaca and Brenda Zepeda Aguilar. The Greyhounds increased their offensive production in the second half, recording five additional shots. Raylene Carillo put two attempts on frame in the final 45 minutes, but both were turned away by St. Edward's goalkeeper Daria Schlumbohm.
The Hilltoppers extended their lead in the 70th minute when Sierra Padilla scored off assists from Claire Smith and Isabella Ruiz, securing the 3-0 victory.
St. Edward's held a 16-9 advantage in total shots, including a 7-4 edge in shots on goal. Carillo and Keira Gamboa led ENMU with two shots apiece, while Carillo accounted for two of the Greyhounds' four shots on target. Kiley Patalan played all 90 minutes in goal for Eastern, finishing with four saves.
The Greyhounds return home on Saturday, October 10th against Oklahoma Christian at 12 p.m. to celebrate pink day.
