LUBBOCK, Texas - The Lubbock Christian University women's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against Fort Lewis to open the 2024 season Thursday night.
How it Happened
After a scoreless 52 minutes, Emma Best looped a pass into the penalty box that Ella Spiller corralled and poked past the goalkeeper to give the Lady Chaps a 1-0 lead. This was the first goal of Spiller's collegiate career.
The Skyhawks levelled the match on a goal from Ashlyn Salas in the 84th minute, assisted by Abila Tapia.
Game Notes
- The Lady Chaps took 11 shots in the opener, with seven being on goal.
- In her first collegiate start, Emma Wright recorded seven saves for the Lady Chaps out of 18 total Skyhawks shots.
- Spiller and Lexi De La Cruz led the way for the Chaps with two shots on goals each.
- Four Lady Chaps made their collegiate debuts on Thursday, as Spiller, McKenzie Jost, Journey Curs, and Bonnie Miller saw action for the first time.
- Fort Lewis' Gabi Meraz-Fishbein put four shots on goal in the match.
Up Next
The Lady Chaps return to action Saturday evening, as they welcome RMAC foe Adams State to the Hub City. LCU will recognized its six seniors in a pregame ceremony. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 from the LCU Soccer & Track Complex.
