AUSTIN – Huston-Tillotson University's women's soccer team will seek to return to their winning ways this week when they host Paul Quinn College and the University of the Southwest.
The Rams host Paul Quinn on Thursday in Austin as they aim for their second win in their last three matches. HT's Saturday soccer doubleheader against Southwest (N.M.) has been moved to Georgetown, Texas.
MATCH DAY 9
THE MATCHUP: Paul Quinn (0-6-1, 0-5-1 RRAC) at HT Rams (2-6-0, 1-4-0 RRAC)
DATE / TIME: Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 / 1 p.m.
LOCATION: Austin, Texas
PITCH: Onion Creek Soccer Complex
ADDRESS: 5600 E William Cannon Dr; Austin, Texas 78744
About the Rams
• The Rams are coming off a 1-1 week last week, having defeated Texas College 4-0 in Austin before falling to Houston–Victoria 2-0 in a close match.
• Huston-Tillotson is 1-3 in home matches, and 1-3 away from home
• Four HT players (
Cheyanna Burnett-Griffith, Kayla Evans,
Izabella Olivo, and
Alondra Quiroz) are tied for the team lead in scoring with two goals apiece.
About the Tigers
• Paul Quinn has been shut out in all six of their losses this season; their record includes a forfeit loss to Sterling (Kan.) in the team's only non-conference match in 2024.
• The Tigers have given up 47 goals in their five Red River Athletic Conference setbacks.
• PQC found the net three times in the team's 3-3 draw at home against North American (Texas).
Series Outlook
• The Rams have won all seven meetings with the Tigers dating back to the launch of Paul Quinn's women's soccer program in 2016.
• In last season's 5-3 win, the Rams took a 3-0 lead into halftime before Paul Quinn tied the match with three goals in less than two and half minutes. The Rams responded with a go-ahead goal from Quiroz in the 64th minute, and added an insurance goal from
Sidney Cansino in the 71st minute.
MATCH DAY 10
THE MATCHUP: Southwest (N.M.) (3-5-1, 1-5-0 RRAC) at HT Rams
DATE / TIME: Saturday, Oct. 12 / 1 p.m.
LOCATION: Georgetown, Texas
PITCH: Ray Thomas Jr. Fields
ADDRESS: 2101 Maple St.; Georgetown, TX 78626
About the Mustangs
• Southwest's road trip to Houston–Victoria and Huston-Tillotson this week is only the team's second of the season. The Mustangs were swept on their trip to Rapides Parish, La. (Louisiana Christian and LSU–Alexandria) the last week of September.
• The Mustangs have lost their last four matches since defeating North American 4-1 at home on Sept. 21.
• Maya Sanchez leads the Mustangs with eight goals and two assists this season, while Jadyn Duran has contributed five goals and two assists.
Series Outlook
• The Mustangs lead the series with Huston-Tillotson 9-4-2 dating back to 2008, when Southwest (N.M.) joined the Red River Athletic Conference.
• Southwest has four wins and a draw with the Rams since 2018. The teams played to a 2-2 draw in 2022, the last time they faced off in Texas.
• The Mustangs won last season's matchup 3-0 in Hobbs, N.M. The Rams seek their first win in the series since a 1-0 triumph in New Mexico in 2017.
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