ABILENE, Texas — The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor women's soccer team earned a 2-1 double-overtime win over East Texas Baptist University Thursday evening in Abilene. The win sealed the Cru's spot in the 2026 American Southwest Conference championship.
UMHB outshot the Tigers 11-5 in the first half, putting four shots on goal.
Gracie Ruthven put the Cru ahead in the 54
th minute, scoring off an assist from
Bella Park. UMHB held that lead until the 80
th minute when Hannah Wainwright converted a penalty kick to knot the contest at one. Neither team scored again, sending the game into overtime.
Ruthven struck again in the second overtime period, scoring off a pass from
Leila Cunningham in the 101
st minute to secure the win. UMHB outshot the Tigers 39-11 in the match, putting 19 total shots on goal. Ruthven led the Cru with 12 shots while
Audrey Harlien added seven.
Aubrey Tipton played the full match in the net for UMHB, making four saves.
UMHB advances to the American Southwest Conference Championship match on Saturday, November 7
th at 5 p.m., facing Hardin-Simmons University.
