Lady Crusader Soccer Holds Off the Yellow Jackets

The women’s soccer team defeated the LeTourneau University Yellow Jackets 1-0 for the second consecutive win. The victory brought their record up to 5-7. The game was scoreless at half time before the Crusaders got on the board in the 81st minute.

With a close game played primarily at the midfield, senior goal keeper Jennifer Boryca’s (Piqua, OH/Piqua H.S.) provided UD with 4 saves in her rare opportunities. Freshman midfielder/forward Leslie Solis (Irving, TX/Irving Nimitz H.S.) also capitalized when given the chance, and the defense held on in the last 10 minute. Solis was assisted by freshman forward Melissa Carpenter (Sugarland, TX/Stephen F. Austin H.S.) and junior midfield/defender Natalie Weisse (Morgantown, WV/Morgantown H.S.).

The 5-7 Crusaders will play their next game on Friday, October 16 against Sewanee at Crusader Field. The game starts at 4:00pm.