Emma Payne vs. Austin 11.5.26
Rodnei Williams
0
Austin AUS (3-5-6, 2-1-5)
1
Winner Concordia (TX) CTX (6-8-1, 4-3-1)
Austin AUS
(3-5-6, 2-1-5)
0
Final
1
Concordia (TX) CTX
(6-8-1, 4-3-1)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Austin AUS 0 0 0
Concordia (TX) CTX 0 1 1

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Women's Soccer Blanks Austin College SCAC Quarterfinal

Emma Payne notched the game winner on Thursday.

ROUND ROCK, Texas – Junior forward Emma Payne notched the game-winner for Concordia University (Texas) as the Tornados advance to Friday's SCAC semifinal round with a 1-0 victory over Austin College Thursday afternoon at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex. Official Championships Website | Photo Album

Payne now has three career SCAC tournament goals after scoring a pair in the 2025 SCAC Quarterfinals against Austin College, now slating her tied for eighth all-time in SCAC Tournament history. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • After a scoreless first half, Concordia's lone goal came in the 55th minute as Payne capitalized off a deep free kick by Riley Jackson that landed outside the box, between traffic, giving Payne the ability to finish the job. 
  • The goal was the second of the season for Payne and the third of her career in SCAC Tournament play. Three of the last four goals that Payne has scored has come in conference tournament play.
  • Concordia outshot Austin College by a significant margin (16-7), but AC held the slight 6-4 advantage on shots on frame.

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY (TX) STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

NOTABLES

  • The victory marked the second-straight SCAC quarterfinal win for the Tornados after defeating Austin College 1-0 in 2025. 
  • This marks the third consecutive year the Tornados will face Texas Lutheran in the tournament semifinals. The Tornados advanced to their first SCAC Tournament final last season after a 1-0 decision. 
  • Payne's goal was her second of the season and third of her career in SCAC Tournament play. Three of the last four goals Payne has scored has come in conference tournament play.
  • Austin College, making its second-straight SCAC quarterfinal appearance, falls to 2-9-0 all-time in the SCAC Tournament. 
  • The two teams played to a 1-1 draw during the regular season on this same field.

UP NEXT

With the victory, Concordia (6-8-1) will face the top seed, Texas Lutheran, in Friday's first semifinal match. 

To keep up to date with everything surrounding the CTX women's soccer program, follow us on social media @ctxathletics and visit athletics.concordia.edu.

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