The Midwestern State women’s soccer team claimed the Lone Star Conference Championship after victories over West Texas A&M and Abilene Christian University.

The Mustangs marked a remarkable comeback against West Texas A&M in the Lone Star Conference semifinals in Abilene.

It was Becky McMullen who opened the scoring for the Lady Buffs in the 13th minute with a curling corner kick.

The Mustangs responded to the goal with succession of attempts from forwards and attacking midfielders.

Kelsey Hill, Lindsay Pritchard and Maddie Fraser were consistent in Midwestern’s attack but WTAMU Yvette Bedoy kept their shots out.

Fraser had a terrific offensive form in the second half as well but her efforts were unyielding.

The playmaker kept Bedoy on her toes for the majority of the game excluding the fact that her shots went wide or to the hands of the goalkeeper.

Having weathered almost 90 minutes without conceding a goal, Bedoy watched Payton Fookes capitalize on her fumble to level things up.

The freshman slotted home the 85th minute equalizer into an open net and the Mustangs were eager to make the most of the overtime.

MSU followed the remarkable second half with a 95th minute goal in the first period of extra time.

Fraser served a fine corner kick for Hill to head her 10th goal of the season past Bedoy.

“It was a great game even though West Texas played difficult and defensive after the lead,” Head Women’s Soccer Coach Jeff Trimble said.

The Mustangs went ahead to take on Abilene Christian University in the Lone Star Conference final and defeated them in a similar fashion.

After a scoreless first half, the Wildcats made a home impression when Krysta Grimm sent a long pass to Andrea Carpenter who scored an imposing opener.

Carpenter came close to giving Angelo State another goal but was denied by the crossbar.

The hosts seemed to have taken over the game and kept testing goalkeeper Mallory Whitworth’s palms.

But the Mustangs played with their heads up and found a 76th minute goal.

Senior Heidi Avila sent a cross for Hill to head beyond goalkeeper Elliot London’s reach.

Hill’s goal must have triggered momentum in the Mustangs attack as the visitors created way for another goal.

Few minutes later, MSU completed the comeback when Mickey Brown bagged a one-touch goal from a Pritchard cross.

“It is really special to see a comeback and not just tie, but win the game,” added Trimble.

The Wildcats stirred controversy to the Mustangs retort when the referee pointed to the visitors’ penalty spot in the 79th minute.

Grimm spurned a perfect opportunity as she watched her PK go wide.

Brown tried to double the Mustangs’ lead in the 82nd minute but the ball went agonizingly wide to goalkeeper London’s relief.

“Kelsey was the MVP of the conference tournament,” said Trimble. “She will surely be missed next season.”

The Mustangs victories earned them a spot in the NCAA Division II playoffs.