Crusaders Close 2026 Season With Road Loss to Texas Lutheran

SEGUIN, Texas – The University of Dallas women's soccer team concluded its 2026 campaign Friday evening with a 4-1 loss to Texas Lutheran University at Gustafson Field. The Crusaders faced a Bulldogs squad that entered the contest unbeaten in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) play, finishing the season with an 0-11-2 overall record and an 0-6-2 mark in conference competition.

Texas Lutheran established an early advantage, opening the scoring in the third minute before adding goals in the 23rd and 29th minutes to take a 3-0 lead into halftime. The Bulldogs extended their advantage shortly after the break, finding the back of the net in the 48th minute.

Despite the deficit, UDallas continued to compete and found an offensive breakthrough in the 52nd minute when Mary Herrera scored her third goal of the season. The Crusaders showed improvement in the second half, recording four shots after managing just one in the opening period.

UDallas finished the contest with five shots, all on goal, while generating three corner kicks in the second half. Texas Lutheran recorded 24 shots, including 12 on target, and held an 11-3 advantage in corner kicks. The Crusaders' defensive effort produced eight saves, including seven in the first half.

Herrera's goal provided a positive moment in the season finale as UDallas continued to battle against the conference's unbeaten leader. The Crusaders limited Texas Lutheran to one second-half goal after surrendering three in the opening period.

The result brings the 2026 season to a close for UDallas as the program looks ahead to continued development under head coach Jeremiah Narvaez. Throughout the campaign, the Crusaders navigated a challenging conference schedule while continuing to build experience and establish a foundation for the seasons ahead.