UTRGV closes its home Southland Conference schedule Sunday against East Texas A&M, looking to build on a scoreless draw and earn its first win against the Lions. The Vaqueros have yet to score in the matchup’s two previous meetings, while coach Nataki Stewart is one win away from her 99th career victory.

By the Numbers
  • UTRGV: 4-10-2 overall, 0-6-2 in SLC play.
  • East Texas A&M: 3-7-6 overall, 2-3-3 in SLC play.
  • The Vaqueros are 0-1-1 against the Lions and have scored 0 goals in those meetings.
  • East Texas A&M has 16 goals, 11 assists and 43 points this season.
  • Lions forward Allyson Reed leads the SLC with 73 shots and 27 shots on goal; she has 6 goals and 14 points.
Yes, But

UTRGV’s recent 0-0 draw showcased a defense led by goalkeeper Veronica Pacione, who made four saves. But the Vaqueros will need to solve an East Texas A&M team they have never scored against, even though the Lions rank last in the conference in goals, assists and points.

State of Play
  • Kickoff is Sunday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m. at the UTRGV Soccer and Track & Field Complex in Edinburg.
  • The match is free to attend; gates open at 10 a.m. A clear-bag policy applies.
  • Fans can watch on ESPN+ in the U.S. or Southland International abroad, or follow live stats.
What's Next

The home finale gives UTRGV a chance to end its SLC home schedule with a breakthrough against East Texas A&M and bring Stewart to the 99-win mark.

Bottom Line

UTRGV’s best path is to turn its defensive resilience into its first goal against the Lions—an opportunity made more pressing by the team’s winless conference record.