Box Score AUSTIN, Texas (October 29, 2015) -- The TAMIU Women's Soccer team defeated the #22 St. Edward's Hilltoppers for the first time in program history with a 2-1 victory on Thursday afternoon. With the defeat of the #22 Hilltoppers, TAMIU has moved their record to 2-13-1 overall, and have captured their first conference win (1-5-1 HC).

The Dustdevils capitalized on their offensives opportunities to generate the victory. TAMIU drew first blood in the 30th minute, when Senior Kim Garcia was awarded a penalty kick after a St. Edward's foul in the box. Garcia faked out the #22 Hilltoppers keeper, putting the Dustdevils up 1-0.

TAMIU would continue this momentum through the half time intermission. Strong midfield work would move the ball up to Junior Daisy Perez, who placed a pass through to Senior Kim Garcia. Garcia banked her shot off of the crossbar to beat the #22 Hilltoppers keeper again in the 51st minute. The 2-0 lead included Garcia's 6th and 7th goals of the 2015 campaign. 

The 2-0 Dustdevils score was cut in half by the Hilltoppers in the 72nd minute. The 2-1 score would hold through the final buzzer, resulting in the TAMIU win.

Defensively, the Dustdevils held strong against 16 shots from the #22 Hilltoppers, as well as 12 corner kick opportunities. Senior Goalkeeper Chelsea Knaack made 7 saves in total.

Up next, the Dustdevils will travel to Dallas, Texas to compete in their season finale against Dallas Baptist on Saturday, October 31st. Follow along at www.GoDustdevils.com, with Facebook (/GoDustdevils) and on Twitter (@TAMIUAthletics).