PRAIRIE VIEW, -- Prairie View fell to Houston Christian 3-1 Friday (Sept. 20) at home at Lady Panther Soccer Field. The loss dropped Prairie View's record to 1-7-0 overall.
How it Happened
The Lady Panthers made it a 3-1 match with an 88th-minute goal from Sydney Robinson, her first goal of the season. The 3-1 score held to the end of the game.
The match opened with intense pressure from the Huskies, who managed to put the Lady Panthers on the defensive early on. By halftime, Houston Christian secured a 1-0 lead. Prairie View's only goal came from Sydney Robinson, marking a moment of high anticipation for the home fans. However, Houston Christian maintained control, finishing the match with three goals against Prairie View's single goal.
Game Notes
- Prairie View received one yellow card.
- Medinat Lawal piled up 10 saves for the Lady Panthers out of 20 total Huskies shots.
- Prairie View put seven shots on goal.
Prior to the match, coach Abe Garcia emphasized the future rather than dwelling on the defeat, saying, "We're going into SWAC [next week], so we're looking to keep our players healthy to gain a win." This focus on recovery and tactical shifts highlights the team's resilience and determination moving forward.
Looking ahead, Prairie View A&M University will aim for redemption in their next match at Alcorn on September 27, 2024, marking their first game in the SWAC. This upcoming match promises to be a critical moment for the team to regroup and potentially reset the course of their season.
