The University of St. Thomas Women's Soccer team won their opening matchup against the Howard Payne Yellowjackets 2-1.

The Celts earned the first NCAA victory for St. Thomas by consistently pressuring the Yellow Jacket defense. Taking 11 shots across the course of the game, the Celts shined offensively with four being on goal. Opening up the scoring for St. Thomas, was Karson Funderburk in the 26th minute. Mariana Alvarez-Garcia assisted her. Shortly after, Garcia would notch a goal for herself in the 43rd minute to make the score 2-0 following a pass from Blake DelaMater. 

The second half featured found the Celts playing defense. Howard Payne would launch an attack that would see them score in the 67th minute to cut the lead in half. However, Carmen Lozada would hold strong in goal and not allow another point after, securing a St. Thomas victory. 

Up next, the Lady Celts will open conference play against Centenary College.