Texas A&M-Victoria Soccer Teams Faced Texarkana
The women’s team secured a 3-1 victory, while the men’s team earned a scoreless draw at The Cage.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Soccer
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Texas A&M-Victoria defeated Texas A&M-Texarkana 3-1 on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, ending a six-match winless streak for the women's team. The university's men's team also competed on the same day, finishing in a scoreless draw.
Why it matters
The women's soccer victory strengthens the team's position in the conference standings as they maintain a strong 4-0-1 record in league play. Meanwhile, the men's team defensive effort anchored by a shutout helped them navigate a difficult conference matchup.
Gracie Spradley scored two goals during the 3-1 victory, supported by 10 saves from goalkeeper Giliece Gomez. The men's team offense dominated possession, outshooting Texarkana 20-11.
The players
Gracie Spradley
She is a key goal scorer for the Texas A&M-Victoria women's soccer team.
Giliece Gomez
She serves as the goalkeeper for the Texas A&M-Victoria women's soccer team.
Jose-Gerardo Salazar
He is a goalkeeper for the Texas A&M-Victoria men's soccer team.
The details
Ayloni Garcia opened the scoring in the 11th minute before Gracie Spradley sealed the win with a penalty kick in the 74th minute and a second goal at 77:32. On the men's side, Jose-Gerardo Salazar kept the match scoreless with his first shutout of the season despite the team generating 20 shots.
Timeline
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026: The women's team won 3-1 and the men's team drew 0-0.
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026: The Jaguars face LSU Alexandria.
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026: The Jaguars face Louisiana Christian.
Season Trajectory
The women's soccer team has moved into a competitive position within the Red River Athletic Conference, significantly altering their path toward the postseason. The men's draw maintains their standing, forcing both teams to prioritize consistency in upcoming matches against LSU Alexandria and Louisiana Christian.
The women's team now holds 13 points in the conference, keeping them in contention for higher tournament seeding. The men's scoreless result highlights a need for better finishing efficiency, as the team converted zero of their 20 total shots against the opposing goalkeeper.
The takeaway
Maintaining momentum in conference play is essential for securing a favorable postseason bracket. Players must continue to leverage defensive stability, such as recent shutout performances, to control the tempo of upcoming matches.
What happens next
The women's and men's soccer teams are scheduled to compete against LSU Alexandria on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, and Louisiana Christian on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on the season, visit the Soccer section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Victoria Advocate.
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