2008 Woodie Awards
Panthers outlast Tigers in 2-1 thriller
Palmer Perez
Issue date: 10/12/05 Section: Sports
The Prairie View A&M University Lady Panther soccer team (2-6, 2-2), defeated the Texas Southern University Lady Tigers (1-6, 1-2) in a hard fought Southwestern Athletic Conference game.
The Lady Panthers entered the game with a sense of urgency after coming off a tough loss to Mississippi Valley State.
Freshman Mayra Castillo broke the scoreless game with a goal at the 26 minute mark on an assist from sophomore Kallena Marshall.
Offensively, Texas Southern found it challenging to get shots past Prairie View's defenders. Texas Southern was held to only two shots in the first half and a mere six for the game.
Prairie View on the other hand, was on the attack offensively for the duration of the contest. The Lady Panthers took 15 shots in the first half and 26 total shots for the game.
"We wanted to come out and play aggressively," said head coach Felicia Davis. "The only way to challenge their goalkeeper was by taking as many shots as we could. We felt if we took enough shots, we could increase our chances at winning the game."
In the second half, Texas Southern broke into the score column with a goal from Karen Padilla at the 59 minute mark.
At the 63 minute mark, senior Monique Long scored an unassisted goal to put the Lady Panthers up 2-1. The advantage stood, as Prairie View picked up their second conference victory of the season.
"This is a big win for our young ladies," said Coach Davis. "I'm hoping we can come out against Southern University with the same aggressiveness and intensity."
Our next home match will be October 28, against the Grambling State Lady Tigers who are currently second in the SWAC. Be sure to go out and show your support.
The Lady Panthers entered the game with a sense of urgency after coming off a tough loss to Mississippi Valley State.
Freshman Mayra Castillo broke the scoreless game with a goal at the 26 minute mark on an assist from sophomore Kallena Marshall.
Offensively, Texas Southern found it challenging to get shots past Prairie View's defenders. Texas Southern was held to only two shots in the first half and a mere six for the game.
Prairie View on the other hand, was on the attack offensively for the duration of the contest. The Lady Panthers took 15 shots in the first half and 26 total shots for the game.
"We wanted to come out and play aggressively," said head coach Felicia Davis. "The only way to challenge their goalkeeper was by taking as many shots as we could. We felt if we took enough shots, we could increase our chances at winning the game."
In the second half, Texas Southern broke into the score column with a goal from Karen Padilla at the 59 minute mark.
At the 63 minute mark, senior Monique Long scored an unassisted goal to put the Lady Panthers up 2-1. The advantage stood, as Prairie View picked up their second conference victory of the season.
"This is a big win for our young ladies," said Coach Davis. "I'm hoping we can come out against Southern University with the same aggressiveness and intensity."
Our next home match will be October 28, against the Grambling State Lady Tigers who are currently second in the SWAC. Be sure to go out and show your support.
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