BROWNWOOD, Texas - The Howard Payne women's soccer team gained their first conference win of the season 3-2 over LeTourneau University Saturday afternoon at Citizens National Bank Field.

After a LeTourneau goal in the 10th minute, Lynsie Anderson would connect with Taylor Bicknell in the 25th and 38th minutes to give the Lady Jackets a 2-1 lead.

Courtney Turner added an unassisted goal just 1:26 later to give HPU a 3-1 halftime advantage.

LeTourneau was able to pull within one on a goal in the 87th minute but the Lady Jackets would hold in the final minutes for the the 3-1 victory.

Kelsie Piland improved to 6-4 in goal for HPU recording nine saves. Bicknell had seven total shots, six on goal. Turner had five shots all on goal.

Howard Payne is now 6-5-1 overall and 1-3-1 in conference action. LeTourneau is,5-7-2 overall and 2-4-1 in conference. The Lady Jackets will play next on October 23rd in Richardson, Texas versus the University of Texas at Dallas starting at 5:00 pm.
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