DENTON – Two second half goals by the Texas Woman's Pioneers propelled the Pioneers to a 2-0 win over the Texas A&M University-Commerce soccer team at Pioneer Soccer Park on a rainy Wednesday afternoon.
 
Both teams combined for five shots in the first half, but none ending up in the back of the net. Three of the five shots went on goal, which were all saved.
 
The Lions' Jen Peters (Allen) made a save each in each of the halves. TWU's Alexandra Jacinto made two saves in the first half and did not face a shot on goal in the second half. The Pioneers improve to 8-2-2 overall and 5-2 in Lone Star Conference matches.
 
The Pioneers took the lead in the 66^th minute. A throw-in by the Pioneers was deflected by the Lions and made it across the field near Islas Rayne, who kicked an acrobatic kick past Peters. Rayne had three shots in the match, while the Pioneers had seven shots total.
 
A&M-Commerce had four shots in the match total. Cora Welch (Plano) had three shots, including one on goal. Karalie Morrison (North Richland Hills – Colleyville Heritage) had the other shot on goal for the Lions, who drop to 5-5-1 on the season overall and 3-3 in LSC play.
 
In the waning minutes of the match, TWU's Hayley Masoner took a shot at Peters, which she saved, but Alyssa Simien kicked in the rebound into the back of the net to give Texas Woman's a 2-0 lead with four minutes left.
 
The two teams combined for 25 fouls in the match, the Lions committed 13. The Lions had the 7-2 edge in corner kicks.
 
This match was originally scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday night, but was moved ahead to get in front of inclement weather.
 
UP NEXT
A&M-Commerce is home for the next two matches. The Lions host Angelo State on Saturday as part of homecoming weekend at 11 a.m. and welcome Midwestern State on Wednesday, October 20 at 6 p.m.