HOUSTON, TX – The University of St. Thomas Women's Soccer team defended their home turf in their first conference match at SaberCats Stadium, defeating the University of Dallas Crusaders 2-0. With the win, the
Celts extended their streak to two straight victories, improving their overall record to 5-1-3 and 2-0-1 in SCAC play.
The Crusaders kicked off the match with possession and even tried to make a shot attempt, but the Celts quickly responded with aggressive pressure on offense. UST took chance after chance midway through the first half, piling up shots while limiting Dallas' opportunities. Despite their efforts, the score remained locked 0-0 at halftime, setting the tone for a highly anticipated second half.
After the break, UST settled into a rhythm and continued to push forward in search of a breakthrough. Their persistence paid off toward the end, as the Celts began to control the tempo. In the 83rd minute,
Vanessa Romero capitalized on the team's momentum, earning a goal with an assist from
Emma Cerda. The Crusaders made one final push to make a comeback, but goalkeeper
Kylie Soich made a crucial save to preserve the lead. Just minutes later, the Celts sealed the victory in the 88th minute when
Ashlee Stoltje scored, as she was assisted by
Sydney Ferguson to close out the match. UST secured a steady 2-0 home win.
Match Notes
Up Next
This upcoming weekend, UST will travel to Sherman, TX as they prepare to face their next SCAC opponent- Austin College. The Celts will play the Roos on Friday, October 10th @5 PM. Follow the Celts at www.ustcelts.com or on Instagram @ustwsoccer.
