Paul Quinn Falls Short in 2–1 Battle Against Huston-Tillotson
Round Rock, Texas — October 18, 2025 In a closely contested matchup at the Multipurpose Complex, the Paul Quinn College Tigers (5–7–1, 0–3 HBCUAC) fell to conference rival Huston-Tillotson University (6–5–1, 3–0 HBCUAC) by a score of 2–1. Despite a strong start and an early lead, the Tigers couldn’t hold off a persistent Rams attack that generated 23 total shots over the 90-minute contest.
Fast Start for the Tigers
Paul Quinn struck first in the 9th minute when sophomore defender Thais Costa capitalized on a Huston-Tillotson turnover deep in their defensive zone. Costa's unassisted strike gave the Tigers an early 1–0 advantage — a promising start for a team seeking its first conference victory.
Huston-Tillotson Responds
The lead didn't last long. In the 25th minute, Huston-Tillotson's Kayla Evans leveled the match, finishing a setup from Krystal Trejo with a well-placed shot into the top-left corner of the net. Evans proved dangerous throughout the match, tallying three shots on goal and assisting in multiple offensive pushes for the Rams.
Second-Half Momentum Shift
Just 22 seconds into the second half, the Rams struck again. Imeri Hernandez connected off a pass from Nathalia Herreros, giving Huston-Tillotson the go-ahead goal to seal the win. From there, the Rams' defense tightened up, allowing just two second-half shots from Paul Quinn.
Defensive Highlights
Paul Quinn goalkeeper Fernanda Rosas had a busy night, recording seven saves on nine shots on goal. Despite conceding two, Rosas' composure and reflexes kept the Tigers within reach. On the other end, Huston-Tillotson's split-goalkeeping tandem of Juliet Morales-Martinez and Zoey Gonzales combined for two saves, with Gonzales winning after taking over at halftime.
Discipline and Control
The match was physical throughout, with Paul Quinn committing 10 fouls and picking up three yellow cards — two to players (#15 and #28) and one to the team bench. Huston-Tillotson stayed composed, committing eight fouls and avoiding any bookings.
By the Numbers
- Shots: HT 23, PQ 5
- Shots on Goal: HT 9, PQ 3
- Corner Kicks: HT 3, PQ 0
- Saves: PQ 7 (Rosas), HT 2 (Morales-Martinez/Gonzales)
- Attendance: 160
Looking Ahead
With the loss, Paul Quinn remains winless in HBCUAC play, but the team continues to show flashes of growth and determination. Their next match will be a crucial opportunity to bounce back and turn strong starts into full 90-minute performances.
Huston-Tillotson, now 3–0 in conference play, continues to build momentum toward a potential HBCUAC title run, led by the dynamic attacking trio of Evans, Hernandez, and Herreros.
Final Score: Huston-Tillotson 2, Paul Quinn 1