Fort Worth, TX - On Saturday, the Lady Rams soccer team lost against the Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) 2-1.

The narrative of the game's scoring unfolded as follows:

In a pivotal moment during the 24th minute, Maddy Alcala of Texas Wesleyan seized the opportunity to break the deadlock, netting the match's opening goal. Maribel Vargas provided the crucial assist, catapulting Texas Wesleyan into the lead.

SAGU's Valeria Olivas Maldo found the back of the net in the 38th minute, leveling the score and injecting renewed intensity into the contest.

A mere two minutes later, in the 40th minute, Stephanie Hernandez of SAGU capitalized on an assist from Valeria Olivas Maldo, altering the course of the match and tilting the balance in favor of SAGU.

Statistically, SAGU and Texas Wesleyan demonstrated striking parity, each registering a total of 16 shots. SAGU managed to direct 7 of their shots on target, while Texas Wesleyan recorded 8 on-target shots. Notably, SAGU's goalkeeper showcased exceptional skill, making 7 crucial saves, while the Texas Wesleyan goalkeeper thwarted 5 goal attempts.

Corner kicks underscored the closely contested nature of the match, with SAGU securing 7 corners, and Texas Wesleyan earning 5. The match also featured competitive play regarding fouls committed, with SAGU accumulating six infractions while Texas Wesleyan recorded 8.The loss moves the Lady Rams to a 3-5-1 (0-2) record on the season, while the Lady Lions improve to 5-2-1 (2-0). The Lady Rams will next play on the road Tuesday against Central Christian College of Kansas at 5:30 p.m.