COMMERCE, TEXAS – The University of the Incarnate Word women's soccer team got a pair of second half goals by Sarah Parker (San Antonio/Marshall HS) to propel them to a 4-1 victory at Lone Star Conference rival Texas A&M-Commerce on Sunday. (box score)

The Cardinals (2-4, 2-2) scored early in the first half when Jordyn Garcia (Cedar Park/Leander HS) received a pass from Amber Guenther (San Antonio/Johnson HS) and made a nice spin move around the defense.  The goal came at 5:26 and was her second in the last two games.

The Lions (2-5, 1-3) tied the game in the 30^th minute when Anitra Wright scored on a shot from inside the box.  Eva Brutto was credited with the assist.

Each team had chances to score before the end of the half, but it went to halftime tied 1-1.  In the second half, the Cardinals took over the game.  They peppered the Commerce goal with three shots in the first 2:30 minutes and then took the lead for good when Parker headed in a goal off a corner kick by Katie Miller (Tyler/Home School) at 55:34.

Parker scored again in the 74^th minute when she knocked in a goal off a loose ball in the box.  The goal was set up by a corner kick and put the game away.

The Cardinals added an insurance goal in the 82^nd minute when Miller added a goal to her assist.  Miller scored on a shot from 25 yards away while Amanda Watkins (San Antonio/Brandeis HS) picked up the assist.

The Cardinals took six more shots than the Lions.  The 16 shots were spread around nine players.  Heather Kowalik (Boerne/Champion HS) was credited with the win after allowing one goal and making three saves in 64:12.

The Lions earned seven corner kicks in the match, but were unable to convert them.
The Cardinals are back in action on Friday at Eastern New Mexico at 3 p.m.
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