The University of St. Thomas secured their second victory of the season Friday night against cross-town rival and NAIA opponent North American University at their gorgeous home Pitch; SaberCats Stadium. The Celts controlled throughout the night, displaying their superior skill, and eventually secured a 3-1 result.

In the 34th minute, senior Paola Colon scored on a rebound off the NAU Goalkeeper to give UST a 1-0 lead at the half.

North American University came out of the locker room pressing hard, eventually leveling the game at 1 a piece. The Mustangs used a Colon of their own when Genevieve Colon scored in the 55^th minute. St. Thomas immediately regrouped and answered in the 67^th minute with a penalty kick goal by midfielder Grace Carmichael. With a goal lead again, the Celts settled in and struck again in the 70^th minute when Colon scored her second goal in the 69th minute off a well-played cross from teammate Ashlee Stoltje. Coach Nataki Stewart used the moment to go to his bench and play the majority of his roster.

Notable Hits

The Celts outshot North American 10-5, and 6-3 in shots on goal

Paola Colon recorded her first-ever 2-goal game.

Grace Carmichael recorded her first goal of the 2024 season.

Stoltje recorded her first-ever assist for the Celts.

Up Next

St. Thomas is gearing up for its next home game against Howard Payne University on Sunday, September 8th, at 6:30 PM. The Celts will play at the San Jacinto College South campus.

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