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McCarly Holloman, senior defender from Midland, fights for the ball against an opponent. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Gallery: Soccer earns home win against Northwestern State

September 25, 2025 by Steven Infante

The women’s soccer earned a 1-0 victory over Northwestern State on Thursday at Elmer Gray Stadium. Raelin Miller scored her first collegiate goal in the 72nd minute, assisted by Amelia Leggett. Bella Medrano recorded two saves in goal to secure the shutout. The Wildcats remain unbeaten at home and improved to 4-4 on the season. They will travel to face Baylor at 7 p.m. on Sept. 14.

McCarly Holloman, senior defender from Midland, fights for the ball against an opponent. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Emma Taylor, freshman midfielder from Frisco, rushes past a fallen opponent. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Bella Medrano, freshman goalkeeper from Lubbock, kicks the ball to a teammate. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Shakira Kafero-Roberts, sophomore forward from London, England, chest-bumps the ball to keep possession. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Hannah Martin, graduate student midfielder from Clovis, California, passes the ball away from an opposing player. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Abby Smith, graduate student midfielder from Flower Mound, looks back at the escaping ball. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Katy Gregson, junior defender from Frisco, pushes an opponent away from the ball. (Photo by Steven Infante)
McCarly Holloman, senior defender from Midland, and Baylie Simon, junior defender from Keller, regain possession from an opponent. (Photo by Steven Infante)
McCarly Holloman, senior defender from Midland, defends against a Northwestern State player. (Photo by Steven Infante)

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