Waxahachie, Texas – October 4, 2016- The Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) women’s soccer team picked up their first win in the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) on Tuesday.  The Lady Lions topped Southwestern Christian University 6-1.  SAGU is now 6-6 for the season and 1-2 in the SAC.  SCU is 3-8 for the season and 1-2 in the SAC.

The Lady Lions came out of the gate ready to play and scored their first three goals within the first 15 minutes of the game.  SAGU’s Nadine Jaimes scored her first goal of the game in the eighth minute of play, followed by Kaitlyn Flippin less than two minutes later and Laura Sturgeon near the 15 ^th minute of play.

SCU’s Brooklyn Speis scored the Lady Eagles lone goal in the 33 ^rd minute of play.

In the second half, the Lady Lions were just as dominant as the first. Nadine Jaimes assisted Rachel Freed in the 61 ^st minute of play.  Two minutes later, Laura Sturgeon assisted Natalie Solorio in SAGU’s fifth goal.  Finally, with less than six minutes to play, Nadine Jaimes capped off the SAGU attack.

Currently, Jaimes has 15 goals for the season.  Last season, Jaimes had 14 goals and was the Lady Lions leading scorer.  SAGU still has six regular-season games left to play.

Goalkeeper Kathleen Espinoza had eight saves while allowing one goal.

Up next, the Lady Lions will host Oklahoma City University (3-6 overall & 1-1 in the SAC) on Saturday, October 8, 2016.  The Lady Lions will begin at 2pm.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private, Christian university located 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie, Texas. The university was established in 1927, and now offers more than 70 associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees on campus or online. More information is available at www.sagu.edu or by calling 1-888-YES-SAGU.

Contact: Natalie Tristan, SAGU SID, [email protected]