SAN ANGELO, Texas – The Angelo State women's soccer team fell 3-0 to Texas Woman's University on Tuesday evening at LeGrand Soccer Complex. Despite a strong effort from goalkeeper
Claire Stoermer, who recorded nine saves, the Rambelles were unable to overcome an early deficit against one of the Lone Star Conference's top teams.
Texas Woman's struck early, scoring twice in the opening four minutes to take control of the match. Landree Cooper opened the scoring at the 1:32 mark, finishing a pass from Giselle Gutierrez. Lauren Wade added the visitors' second goal just over two minutes later to give Texas Woman's a 2-0 advantage.
Angelo State continued to compete throughout the first half, looking for opportunities to get back into the contest. The Rambelles recorded three shots in the opening period, including attempts from
Ava Cantu,
Zanae Nylund and
Carley Martinez. Martinez put a shot on target in the 39th minute, but Texas Woman's goalkeeper Faith Graves made the save to preserve the visitors' two-goal lead at halftime.
The Rambelles came out of the break looking to generate more offensive opportunities.
Izabella Young tested Graves with a shot in the 49th minute, but the attempt was saved. Angelo State continued to work for scoring chances, with
Sienna Schutte,
Ashlyn Vick and other members of the squad creating opportunities throughout the second half.
Stoermer kept Angelo State within reach with several important saves as Texas Woman's continued to apply pressure. The goalkeeper finished the contest with nine saves, including five in the second half, giving the Rambelles opportunities to build momentum.
Texas Woman's added an insurance goal in the 73rd minute when Mardie Frye found the back of the net off another assist from Gutierrez, extending the lead to 3-0.
Angelo State continued to battle in the closing minutes, with Vick attempting shots in the 81st and 89th minutes as the Rambelles searched for a late goal. However, Texas Woman's maintained its advantage through the final whistle.
The Rambelles finished with seven shots, putting two on target, while Texas Woman's recorded 23 shots, including 12 on goal. Stoermer led Angelo State with nine saves, while the Rambelles continued to pursue scoring opportunities against a Texas Woman's squad that entered the match with a 15-1-2 overall record.
Angelo State ended their season with a 3-11-4 record under first year
Mike Erwin.
