PRAIRIE VIEW, -- In a tightly contested SWAC soccer quarterfinal on November 7, 2024, Prairie View A&M University's Panthers faced a tough match against Texas Southern, ultimately falling 0-2 in their last outing of the season. The SWAC Soccer Tournament began today, was hosted on the home turf, the PVAMU Soccer Complex.
The loss dropped Prairie View's final record to 1-12-4 overall, 0-4-4 in the SWAC.
How it Happened
Despite a strong defensive effort that kept the halftime score deadlocked at 0-0, the Lady Panthers were unable to fend off the Tigers in the final stretch. Texas Southern, entering the tournament as the top seed, capitalized in the latter half, scoring two decisive goals. Prairie View's goalkeeper, Medinat Lawal, stood out with her performance, making 12 crucial saves and keeping the game within reach until the Tigers broke through. The Lady Panthers totaled six shots in the loss, five of them on goal. Prairie View faced 26 Texas Southern shots, 14 of them on goal.
Game Notes
- Lawal piled up 12 saves for the Lady Panthers out of 26 total Lady Tigers shots.
- Prairie View registered five shots on goal.
This season-ending game marked a significant milestone for Prairie View, who entered the SWAC soccer tournament ranked as the eighth seed. The early morning game kicked off the quarterfinals bracket, signaling the end of a challenging season for the Panthers with a record of 1-12-4 overall and 0-4-4 in conference play. As the Panthers reflect on their season and prepare for the next, the experience gained in this tournament under such intense pressure will undoubtedly be invaluable for the team's development.
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