GEORGETOWN, TEXAS - Southwestern University Women's Soccer held on late with the chance to equalize before surrendering two goals and falling to a strong Rhodes College squad on Sunday to conclude the season. Southwestern finishes 2026 with 6-8-4 record overall when factoring in the Millsaps College forfeit and 1-5-2 in the SAA.
The Pirates unfortuntaly were eliminated from playoff contention heading into Sunday. However, the Pirates were hungry after not getting the chance to play Millsaps on Friday who forfeited. Southwestern started all five seniors on Sunday including
Angela Escobar,
Mia Morales,
Jackie Powell,
Erin York, and
Ainsley VanTreeck.
Powell found an early shot in the 14th minute which was close. However, the Lynx struck in the 17th minute for the only goal of the first half.
Gracie Pae and Powell registered the Pirates two shots on goal in the first half, going into the second tied.
The Pirates defense stood strong for 76 minutes before the Lynx scored two goals in the 77th and 79th minute to seal the victory. The Pirates finished the season 5-3-3 at home this year.
SEASON NOTES
- Multiple different Pirates emerged this season with breakout seasons including an impressive freshman class.
- Kristine Garcia led the squad with four goals on the year.
- Matti Penders and Powell were right beind with two goals.
- Montse Hernadez-Soto, Penders, and Powell all started all 17 matches.
- EJ Searfoss surpassed 200 career saves this year with 88 on the year between the pipes.
