The women’s soccer team upset the Pioneers of Texas Woman’s University with two dramatic second-half goals.

TWU pressured the Lady Mustangs in the first half and was rewarded with a 34th-minute goal. Jillian Fuerman headed in Lauren Smith’s corner to give the Pioneers the lead. MSU, however, was able to play a great game of soccer in the second half and it paid off. Ashley Cottrell displayed the characteristics of a consistent player by granting the Lady Mustangs the equalizer with a well-struck volley.

“I was very impressed with the girls,” said Head Women’s Soccer  Coach Jeff Trimble. “I loved the fact that we were able to have a successful weekend for the seniors.”

A minute after leveling things up, Cottrell went ahead to break the Pioneers hearts with a wonderful 82nd minute goal. Cottrell headed in Payton Fookes’ corner kick past TWU goalkeeper Lindsey Sisco to wrap up the game beautifully.

“Ashley is a talented player,” said Trimble. “She stays composed with the ball and finishes well.”

The Lady Mustangs put together an even better performance Sunday afternoon by thrashing Texas A&M Commerce 3-0 at home. Haley Crandall scored her first goal of the season by shooting a 16-yarder past the Lioness’ goalkeeper Tracey Rogers.

Mickey Brown followed suite a few minutes later by heading in a rebound that resulted from Rogers’ save of an earlier shot.

The Lady Mustangs completed the remarkable victory with a superb 70th-minute goal by Payton Fookes. Fookes’ fourth goal of the season resulted from a counter attack. MSU will travel to Abilene this Friday to kick off at 4 p.m.

“ACU is starting to play really well and we will have to be ready to play,” said Trimble. “We will need to keep playing good defense and attack their backs out wide a try to get our opportunities.”