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AUSTIN, Texas -- The Concordia Texas women's soccer team won its season opener Tuesday afternoon by a 3-0 decision over Huston-Tillotson at the Town & Country Optimist Soccer Fields.

Late in the first half, the Tornados (1-0-0) jumped on visiting Huston-Tillotson (0-1-0) with a pair of goals before halftime.  Sophomore midfielder #Kiera Ruck# scored her ninth career goal after scoring on a left-footed strike at the 31:05 mark. 

Sophomore transfer #Victoria Williams# scored her first career goal three minutes later after cleaning up a ball that bounced out of the hands of the Rams' goalkeeper in the 35th minute.

Concordia sealed the victory in the second half after junior #Lya Morfitt# one-touched a pass from #Hilary Wagner# past Huston-Tillotson goalkeeper Pamela Carias and into the back of the net, giving the Tornados a 3-0 advantage.

"I am really proud of what happened out on the field today," said Concordia head coach Corey Holton.  "There's still some to work on, but it gave us a chance to see where we are right now."

Concordia dominated most of the contest posting 20 shots to the four taken by Huston-Tillotson.  The Tornados also recorded four corner kicks and were whistled for 12 fouls in the contest.  Huston-Tillotson was charged with seven fouls and were without a corner kick during the game.

"We got the result we were looking for today," Holton said.  "We are still going forward and this is a good start."

Ruck led the team with seven total shots on the day, including two on goal.  #Rose Cutrer# posted three shots in the win for Concordia.

Freshman goalkeeper #Teysha Sivage# recorded four saves in her collegiate debut for Concordia.

The Tornados look to build on the momentum from their first win when they host Paul Quinn College this weekend in a 2:00 p.m. non-conference match on Sept. 5.

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GAME NOTES:

-- Sophomore #Kiera Ruck# netted her ninth career goal.  As a freshman, Ruck led Concordia with eight goals.

-- First-year head coach Corey Holton earned her first career win in her collegiate coaching debut.

-- Sophomore #Victoria Williams# and junior #Lya Morfitt# each recorded their first collegiate goals.

-- SevenTornados made their first career appearance in a Concordia uniform.