SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – The University of the Incarnate Word women's soccer team exploded for three second half goals in a 3-0 victory over visiting Lone Star Conference rival Texas Woman's on Sunday at Benson Stadium. (Box Score)

The Cardinals (6-5, 6-3) controlled the match for long stretches, but were not able to find the back of the net in the first half.  They outshot the Pioneers (5-6-2, 4-4-1) 11-4 in the half, but TWU goalkeeper Lindsey Sisco made three saves to keep the score, 0-0.

In the second half, the flood gates opened for the Cardinals.  Junior Sydney Solomon (Schertz/Randolph HS) put the Cards on the board at 50:06.  Amber Guenther (San Antonio/Johnson HS) sent a long through pass down the middle of the defense that Solomon ran down and then she beat the goalie in a one-on-one situation.

Less than five minutes later, the Cardinals had a three-on-one opportunity off a quick counterattack.  Solomon had the ball and made the right decision to send a low cross to Sarah Flores (Harlingen/South HS) who tapped in the easy goal at 54:46.

In the 70^th minute, the Cardinals put the game away with a third goal.  Sarah Johnson (Austin/Home School) sent a corner kick into the box right to Solomon who blasted a shot that was stopped by Sisco, but Jazma Latu (San Antonio/Johnson HS) was there to clean up the rebound.

The Cardinals attempted 22 shots in the game while the Pioneers had only eight.  Freshman goalkeeper Heather Kowalik (Boerne/Champion HS) registered her third straight shutout with four saves.  Solomon led the offense with six shots, a goal and two assists bringing her season total to three goals and three assists.

Sisco finished the match with eight saves for the Pioneers.

The Cardinals moved into a tie with West Texas A&M for first place in the LSC with the win.  They are back in action on Friday at Midwestern State at 8:30 p.m.
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