BROWNWOOD, TX: The Texas Wesleyan University women's soccer team (1-0) took a 4-0 win at Howard Payne University (0-1) in their season opener on Saturday.

The Lady Rams pressured HPU early and often. Texas Wesleyan outshot Howard Payne 15-2 in the first half and 23-4 in the game.

Kaitlin Bush (a sophomore transfer-student) netted the first goal of the season in her first game with the Lady Rams. Bush scored unassisted in the 20th minute. Eight minutes later, Bush found Alexis Michaelkovich for another score. Lauren Kee made it 3-0 with a goal off an assist from Shrareh Asadi in the 30th minute.

Asadi found Kee again in the 66th minute to cap the scoring at 4-0.

Freshman goalkeeper Nikki Lockwood pitched a shutout in her first collegiate contest. Lockwood needed just two saves to keep the Yellowjackets off the scoreboard.

"We had some bright moments," said head coach Josh Gibbs, "but you could tell it was our first real game of the year. We have some work to do, but I'm pleased with where we are."

The Lady Rams will be back in action on Friday in their home opener. They will host LeTourneau University at Martin Field at 7:00 p.m.