WOMEN'S SOCCER: Jarvis Christian blanks HT in home opener

ROUND ROCK, Texas – After a two-week hiatus, Huston-Tillotson University's women's soccer team returned to action Thursday as they opened Red River Athletic Conference play against Jarvis Christian.
 
The visiting Bulldogs spoiled HT's home-opener as they claimed a 2-0 victory in the only completed match of a scheduled women's-and-men's doubleheader.
 
Priscila Hernandez gave Jarvis Christian the lead with a well-placed, 35-yard strike into the top of the HT goal in the 27th minute. Erika Trivino capped the scoring with a corner-kick goal with less than 12 minutes remaining in the match.
 
The Rams were not without their chances to level the match, particularly in the second half. Barbados national Cheyanna Burnett-Griffith had an opportunity to tie the contest seven minutes after halftime, but the her shot from close range was saved by JCU goalkeeper Jazul Amaya.
 
In the 76th minute, Burnett-Griffith was the target of America Macias' corner kick, but the pass was just wide enough to prevent Burnett-Griffith from getting a clean strike before Amaya scooped up the ball.
 
HT's freshman goalkeeper Zoey Gonzales, an Austin native, made five saves in her third consecutive start of the Rams' four matches this season.
 
The Rams will seek out their first win of the season Saturday when they host Texas College at the Onion Creek Soccer Complex. HT claimed a 16-0 victory over the Steers when the teams met last season.
 
The Onion Creek Soccer Complex is located at 5600 E. William Cannon Dr. in Austin.

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