A 7‑0 Defeat at The Pitch
West Texas A&M's men's soccer team endured its first defeat of the season, a 7‑0 loss to Fort Lewis College at The Pitch on Saturday.
Early Dominance and a Turning Point
The Skyhawks struck early, netting twice within the opening ten minutes. A corner‑kick delivery found the net, and a swift counterattack doubled the lead before the half‑hour mark.
However, the Buffaloes' fortunes turned when a red card was issued in the 16th minute, leaving the side a man down for the remainder of the contest.
By halftime the visitors had extended their advantage to 3‑0, the third goal arriving from a converted penalty kick that underscored the hosts' defensive frailties.
The second half saw Fort Lewis add four more goals, culminating in a 7‑0 final scoreline that reflected a comprehensive display of attacking prowess.
Key contributors included D'Jonte Davis, who registered three attempts, one on target in the 66th minute, while defenders Ido Einstein, Edward Acosta, Joseluis Diaz, Bobby Murphy, Renson Jr. Sayers and Luke Southerington each saw substantial minutes. Southerington made three saves between the posts.
The loss drops West Texas A&M to 8‑15‑1 all‑time against Fort Lewis, marking their seventh consecutive defeat in the series.
Looking ahead, the Buffaloes are scheduled to face Colorado Christian University on Tuesday, September 1, at 3:00 p.m. CT.