The UTRGV Vaqueros women's soccer team is set to play two key home fixtures in the coming week, beginning with a Thursday night showdown against the Tarleton Texans and followed by a Sunday morning clash with the Texas A&M International Dustdevils.
A Test Against Tarleton
The match will take place on Thursday, August 27, at 7 p.m. at the Tarleton State Soccer Complex in Stephenville, Texas. It marks the Vaqueros' first opportunity to break a winless streak in a series that stands at 0‑3‑1 in favor of Tarleton. The game is free to the public, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m.
Home Advantage Against TAMIU
Three days later, on Sunday, August 30, at 11 a.m., UTRGV will host Texas A&M International University’s Dustdevils at the UTRGV Soccer and Track & Field Complex in Edinburg, Texas. The teams have met three times previously, with UTRGV holding a 1‑1‑1 record and a clean sheet streak that began in 2022.
Recent form has been encouraging for the Vaqueros, highlighted by a 4‑0 victory over Prairie View A&M Panthers just days ago. Isabella Burtini scored two goals and added an assist, earning five points, while Sienna Gillespie netted her first NCAA Division I goal and Amy Romero recorded her first career assist. Erika Parker also found the back of the net for the first time in her collegiate career.
Burtini’s performance earned her Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors, underscoring her impact on the team’s attack and boosting optimism heading into the upcoming fixtures.
Both matches are open to the public, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. for the Tarleton game and 10:30 a.m. for the TAMIU encounter, offering fans a chance to support the squad without charge.
UTRGV’s athletic department hopes the home‑field advantage and the presence of local supporters will help break the program’s winless streak against Tarleton and add a new chapter to its rivalry with TAMIU, while the team looks to build on its 1‑1‑1 record against the Dustdevils.