The Midwestern State women’s soccer team edged a 1-0 victory over Texas A&M Commerce then went ahead to defeat Texas Women’s University comfortably.

MSU had lost to Central Oklahoma earlier that week and was willing to bounce back with road victories.After a slow 85 minutes of soccer, the Mustangs avoided overtime period when Midfielder Maddie Fraser assisted Forward Kelsey Hill for the lone goal of the match.

Fraser sent a shot towards goal but was deflected off a defender to the grateful Hill, who did not falter in taking the goal opportunity.The Mustangs controlled the game, accounting for 10 shots on goal as well as limiting the Lions’ scoring prospect.

MSU then went ahead to humiliate Texas Women’s University with a 4-0 score at their home field Sunday afternoon.

The Mustangs had beat TWU 2-1 in a previous meeting at home. The Pioneers’ were difficult to overcome then but Sunday afternoon’s score line depicted the contrary.

After assisting a late winner in the previous game, Fraser got the Mustangs on the scoreboard early with barely eight minutes on the clock. The midfielder, who recorded her first goal, had been impressive from the season opener but was yet to claim a goal.Head Women’s Soccer Coach Jeff Trimble appreciated Fraser’s contribution.

“Maddie has had a number of shots on goal and has been frustrated that she hasn’t been able to score,” he said. “It was good to have her get that goal.”

Fraser tried to double the Mustangs lead in the 22nd minute but watched TWU Beatrice Soto save her shot.

Sophomore Midfielder Caroline Kemp came in for Mickey Brown and played an impressive game. Kemp produced two near-goal attempts within two minutes but Soto refused her.

The second half kicked off with the Mustangs hoping to extend their lead and capitalize on every chance in the box.

Freshman Winger Payton Fookes scored her first college goal after an assist from Hill. The latter sent Fookes a through pass for a 57th minute breakaway goal.

“Payton has had a number of chances and I know she was excited to get that first goal under her belt,” Trimble added.

Even with the score at 2-0, the girls strived for more.

Subsequent to her involvement in the first two goals, Hill headed in the third goal and her number nine of the season with Fookes returning the favor with an assist.

Kemp came in for Fookes and put the nail in the Pioneers’ coffin within 10 minutes. Sophomore Emily Saville assisted Kemp for a terrific breakaway winner that astounded TWU.

The sophomore midfielder was thrilled with the victory, as well as her contribution, especially after two tough matches.

“It felt awesome knowing I contributed to such a huge win,” she said. “To come up with a high score like that was certainly encouraging for all of us.”

According to Trimble, the defense did a good job in preventing threats from the hosts.

“Heidi had a great weekend coming out of the back and supporting the attack,” Trimble said.  “I really liked how well Hanna played for us at the center back role.  She is our anchor.”

The Mustangs will take on Abilene Christian University Friday night at the Mustangs soccer field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.