OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University women's soccer earned its first victory of the 2025 season in its home opener with a 6-0 shutout effort against the University of the Southwest. Thursday marked the first time Brian Harvey Field played host to a match this year. Multiple Stars were able to break through in the second half and chip in to the overpowering offensive onslaught. Nearly two and a half decades have passed since the last time OCU and USW played one another.
   

Oklahoma City 6, Southwestern (N.M.) 0

'4- Reese Roberts (1); Penalty Kick

'57- Chloi Thurman (1); Assisted by Saizlee Carlton (1)

'68- Amelia Horsford (1)

'75- Yami Ponce (1)

'83- Yami Ponce (2); Assisted by Inka Silz (1)



How it Happened
The Mustangs stabilized their defense in the first half after allowing an early penalty kick netted by Reese Roberts within the first five minutes of the match. Although it only scored one first-half goal, OCU's offense created shot opportunities consistently. Eventually, the levees broke, and the Stars cashed in those opportunities at the net. Five second-half goals separated OCU from the Mustangs, resulting in a shutout at Brian Harvey Field to begin the 2025 season.




Game Notes

• The win puts Oklahoma City at 1-0 on the young season.
• Yami Ponce netted two goals, one of which was assisted by Saizlee Carlton. 
• Oklahoma City won the shots category heavily, 25-2 
• Wachipi Hamelryck scored her first career goal in the 88th minute.
• Candela Blanco made her OCU debut in the net. 

From the Coach
Assistant Coach Harvey Paul on the second-half surge, "We were much more clinical in the second half and kept shots away from our goalkeeper." Paul went on to say, "Some positives are the clean sheet and multiple goal scorers." Improving on defensive decision-making in attacking areas is noteworthy to Coach Paul.

 


Up Next
Oklahoma City will visit San Antonio to face the Saints of Our Lady of the Lake on Aug. 28, with kick-off set for 1 p.m.  

 

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