MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Prairie View A&M Panthers celebrated their first SWAC conference victory of the season on October 10, 2025, with 2-0 shutout victory over the Alabama St. Hornets in Montgomery, Alabama. This pivotal soccer game marked an important moment in the Panthers' current season, improving their record to 2-8-2 overall and 1-1-1 in the SWAC conference.
How it Happened
From the start, the Panthers showed formidable teamwork and skill. Destiny Barragan, assisted by Emely Reyes, opened the scoring for Prairie View A&M early in the game, her first goal of the season. This initial goal set the tone for the match, putting the Panthers in a leading position by halftime with a score of 1-0. Moving into the second period, Emily Apodaca extended the Panthers' lead by scoring her first goal of the seasson, making it the second and final goal, sealing the victory for her team.
Defensively, Prairie View A&M was stalwart, with goalkeepers Nenah Jackson and Simone Sheridan sharing duties to secure the shutout. Key players such as Jayla Roashe, Chloe Wiggins, and Emely Reyes were pivotal throughout the match, playing crucial roles in maintaining defensive strength and setting up offensive opportunities.
Game Notes
Looking ahead, the Panthers are set to face Alabama A&M in Huntsville, Alabama, on October 12, 2025. As they move forward, the team aims to build on this performance to further improve their season standings.
