UTRGV’s defense held firm under sustained pressure from Incarnate Word, earning a 0-0 Southland Conference draw in San Antonio. Goalkeeper Veronica Pacione made four saves to secure the shutout and give the Vaqueros a conference point.

By the Numbers
  • UTRGV: 7 shots, 2 on goal, 2 corner kicks.
  • Incarnate Word: 19 shots, 4 on goal, 7 corner kicks.
  • Pacione: 4 saves in 90 minutes.
  • Final score: 0-0.
Yes, But

Incarnate Word generated far more chances, but UTRGV’s goalkeeper and defense prevented the Cardinals from converting. The Vaqueros threatened late, taking two shots in the final five minutes, but neither team found a goal.

State of Play
  • UTRGV moves to 4-10-2 overall and 0-6-2 in Southland play.
  • Incarnate Word is now 8-6-3 overall and 5-2-1 in conference play.
  • The programs have tied three times; their previous draw was 1-1 in 2021.
What’s Next

UTRGV hosts East Texas A&M on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m. in its final home match of the regular season. The game is free and open to the public, with coverage available on ESPN+ in the U.S.

Bottom Line

UTRGV couldn’t turn its limited chances into a goal, but a resilient defensive performance earned a valuable conference point against a team that created substantially more pressure.