Wiley Lady Wildcats Knock Off Texas College Steers

TEXARKANA, Texas – The Wiley College women's soccer team only had 11 players suit up but it didn't faze them as the Lady Wildcats defeated Texas College 4-1 in a Red River Athletic Conference match Saturday at Texas A&M University-Texarkana.

"We started a little flat because we've played a lot of games and don't have any substitutes," head coach Josh Quarandillo said. "The women had fun. It was nice Saturday afternoon conference game. Both teams did well and made their mistakes. We're fortunate that we had some skillful players that find the back of the net."

Miguianne Boldrin (JR/Brazil) started the scoring in the 26th minute with her third goal of the season – which was assisted by Clarissa Arriaga (SO/Mission, Texas). The Lady Steers answered with their first goal in four matches. Arriaga put the Lady Wildcats back on top with her second goal of the season – scoring off a pass from Iveth Guzman (FR/Mission, TX). In the second half, Wiley College received much-needed insurance goals which were scored by Roshonda Blackwood (JR/Jamaica). Maria Ramos (FR/Greensboro, NC) picked up an assist on Blackwood's second goal.

"Rosh was in the back and I thought she wasn't getting much action," Quarandillo said. "I got her off the back line and put her on the front line where there is a little more stress and she can play athletically. She plays better under stress because she plays natural and athletic. She tapped in a couple of goals – which is good."

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The Lady Wildcats (3-7, 3-5 in RRAC) dominated the offensive end with 34 shots and 16 on goal. Boldrin led all players with eight shots and three on goal. Jennifer Daniel Da Silva (SO/Brazil) and Blackwood followed with six and five shots, respectively. Both players put three shots on goal. Wiley College received four corner kicks.

Defensively, Wiley College held Texas College to eight shots with six on goal. The Lady Steers were awarded two corner kicks. Both teams were not overly aggressive with very few fouls being called.

The victory keeps the Lady Wildcats in contention for the 2018 Raising Cane's Women's Soccer Championship. They trail the University of Houston-Victoria by 1.5 games for the sixth seed. Wiley College will face Paul Quinn College on Monday. The Tigers are coming off a 5-0 loss at Louisiana State University-Alexandria.

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