Thursday, August 14
Nacogdoches, TX
7:00 P.M.
Stephen F. Austin
0-0-1, 0-0-0
1
vs
1
Sam Houston
0-0-1, 0-0-0
1
2
F
Sam Houston
1
0
1
SFA
0
1
1
Battle of the Piney Woods Ends in a 1-1 Draw
8/14/2025 10:19:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Taylor Dodson's late game heroics sees the freshman drill her first collegiate goal to draw even with SHSU
NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Stephen F. Austin Women's Soccer team drew 1-1 against Sam Houston in the season opener on August 14.
In the first half, the 'Jacks looked to capitalize on scoring opportunities, tallying 11 shots out of the 17 on the night. SFA limited the scoring opportunities for the Bearkats, holding them to three shots in the first half. Twenty-five minutes into the match, Sam Houston found the back of the net, putting the visitors up 1-0 to conclude the action during the remainder of the first half.
With the second half underway, the Lumberjacks and Bearkats traded shots, matching at six apiece. With the clock running down, a free kick was spotted, giving SFA a chance to set up outside of the box. Brielle Buchanan connected with freshman Taylor Dodson to put the 'Jacks even with the Bearkats with 15 minutes left to play. As the clock hit 90 minutes following the SFA tying goal, SFA and Sam Houston battled for a late-game winner, both tallying three shots each before ending in the 1-1 draw.
POSTGAME NOTES
SFA prepares for a Sunday afternoon kickoff at Tulsa. The action begins at 1 p.m. from inside Hurricane Soccer Stadium. Live coverage links of the action will be available at www.sfajacks.com.
FOLLOW THE LUMBERJACKS
For all the latest information on SFA soccer, visit SFAjacks.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Lumberjacks on X, Instagram and Facebook.
In the first half, the 'Jacks looked to capitalize on scoring opportunities, tallying 11 shots out of the 17 on the night. SFA limited the scoring opportunities for the Bearkats, holding them to three shots in the first half. Twenty-five minutes into the match, Sam Houston found the back of the net, putting the visitors up 1-0 to conclude the action during the remainder of the first half.
With the second half underway, the Lumberjacks and Bearkats traded shots, matching at six apiece. With the clock running down, a free kick was spotted, giving SFA a chance to set up outside of the box. Brielle Buchanan connected with freshman Taylor Dodson to put the 'Jacks even with the Bearkats with 15 minutes left to play. As the clock hit 90 minutes following the SFA tying goal, SFA and Sam Houston battled for a late-game winner, both tallying three shots each before ending in the 1-1 draw.
POSTGAME NOTES
- Brielle Buchanan tied her single-game assist record with one
- Freshman Taylor Dodson netted her first collegiate goal, point, and shot
- Kamrynn Davis recorded her first collegiate shot
- Five 'Jacks made their way onto the pitch for their collegiate debuts
- The Lumberjacks lead the series against Sam Houston which is now at 21-4-2
- 'Jacks remain undefeated against the Kats in Nacogdoches with a 12-0-1 record
SFA prepares for a Sunday afternoon kickoff at Tulsa. The action begins at 1 p.m. from inside Hurricane Soccer Stadium. Live coverage links of the action will be available at www.sfajacks.com.
FOLLOW THE LUMBERJACKS
For all the latest information on SFA soccer, visit SFAjacks.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Lumberjacks on X, Instagram and Facebook.
Team Stats
SH
SFA
Goals
1
1
Shots
9
17
Shots on Goal
4
6
Saves
5
3
Corners
4
2
Fouls
12
8
Scoring Plays
Tiana Johnson (1)
Assisted By: Indigo Sims
GOAL by SH Johnson, Tiana Assist by Sims, Indigo.
25:43
Taylor Dodson (1)
Assisted By: Brielle Buchanan
GOAL by SFA Dodson, Taylor Assist by Buchanan, Brielle.
76:32
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
M
/ Women's Soccer
F
/ Women's SoccerF/M
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