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Same Outcome, Different Stories for Men’s, Women's Soccer [1]

On October 4, the LSUS men and women Pilots earned key victories over the Steers of Texas College. For the women, the game was decided from the start. However, for the men’s team, things got a little too close. 

Images via Jonathan Plaza, @jptookit [2]

When stacking Texas College up against the Pilots, LSUS should be heavy favorites. However, sports are unpredictable. The Steers stayed in it as long as they could with LSUS, but ended up falling, 2-0. On offense, LSUS had some struggles with getting the ball in the net.  

Steers goalkeepers Alan Garcia recorded 13 saves but ultimately conceded goals to Pablo Fuentes and Fernando Beraldes. Once again, defense was the story for LSUS. Goalkeeper Pieri Mack did not get any action as the Pilot defense did not allow a single shot on goal. It was not the cleanest match for LSUS, but as a member of the men’s team said as he carried flags up to the press box after their match, “Great teams find a way to win these games”. 

For the women’s side of things, they also were considered heavy favorites against the Steers, and they sure looked like it. Jade Derks dropped in two goals in the first four minutes and finished off the hat trick right at the end of the 6th minute. The Lady Pilots recorded eight goals in the first half and four in the second, coming together for a 12-1 victory. For the other nine goals, six came from Ashley Moore and Mada Uriarte, with each recording a hat trick. Diana Leon, Alia Sanchez, and Aida Monteserin each recorded a goal as well. 

The beginning of the season did not go as expected for either school. The women's team began at 1-5 while the men's team was 2-0-5. Both squads are unbeaten at 5-0 since the beginning of conference play, and with the end of the regular season getting closer by the day, it is the right time to play well. Men’s head coach Adam Kay stated in a post game interview after their win over OLLU on October 9 that the players “understand what is expected of them” and they show up ready to beat their opponent every day.  

The next match for both clubs will be Senior Day, and will take place on Saturday, October 11 against Texas A&M San Antonio. 

Topics: 
NAIA [3]
soccer [4]
LSUS Sports [5]

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