Texan Soccer notches sixth victory to end non-conference slate against Southeastern Louisiana

STEPHENVILLE – Tarleton State Soccer ended its non-conference slate on a high note with a 2-1 victory on Thursday morning against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions at the Tarleton Soccer Complex.

The Texans (6-3-3) notched their second home victory in their final non-conference home game against the Lions (1-4-1). The victory ties the Texans for the most wins since their inaugural season, 2022.

Sam Liaty found the back of the net for her second goal of the season in the 58^th minute. Junior Kaitlyn Flanagan also notched her second goal of the year just a few minutes later.

Keeper Mikayla Kendall notched three saves increasing her season total to 56.

In the 26^th minute, the Texans nearly broke through first. Jaycie Bass found a loose ball bouncing around the box and fired a point-blank shot at the Lions keeper, that was just in her reach.

With less than 10 minutes remaining in the half, Zoë Lam found herself with a shot to tie the game, but her shot fell just wide. Bass found a ball less than a minute later and rifled a second shot on goal but the Lions keeper was able to keep the score deadlocked at one.

In the first half, the Texans led with five shots to the Lions’ four. Both teams registered a pair on goal with two saves for each keeper.

The Texans jumped on the board first scoring in the first 15 minutes of the second half. Julia brought the ball down the opposite sideline of the benches and sent a cross to the middle of the box. Una Hlynsdóttir one-touched it for Liaty where she knocked in her second goal of the season.

Just six minutes later, Flangan scored her second goal of the season off the corner by Bass. After Bass’ corner was headed into the keeper, Flanagan found the loose ball and swiftly put it in the back of the net.

In the 72^nd minute, the Lions cut their deficit in half. Halli Roe knocked in the ball in the front of the net assisted by Nicole O’Neil.

Both teams recorded eight shots and four on goal. Tarleton edged Southeastern Louisiana in corner kicks, 8-5.

Tarleton State will enjoy a well-deserved break, resting nine days before its next match. After playing 12 matches in a span of 30 days, the Texans will start their WAC slate on Saturday, Sept. 28 at home against Utah Valley. Kick is slated for 12 p.m. from the Tarleton Soccer Complex.