Thursday, October 22
Edinburg, TX
6:30 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin
5-12-0, 2-6-0
3
at
1
UTRGV
4-10-1, 0-6-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| UTRGV | 1 | 0 | 1 |
10/22/2026 9:26:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Chappelle nets two and adds assist as SFA rallies from first-half deficit at UTRGV
EDINBURG, Texas — The Stephen F. Austin women's soccer team defeated UTRGV 3-1 on Thursday. SFA scored all three of its goals in the second half and made six saves after halftime.
SFA held UTRGV off the board through six possessions from 4:20 to 15:14, but Isabella Burtini broke through for the Vaqueros, scoring from Rubi Ortiz at 17:28 to put SFA behind 1-0. SFA responded 45 seconds later after Alyce Chappelle's goal, but was ruled back for offside. The first half ended with the Ladyjacks trailing 1-0.
SFA scored three times in the second half to turn a 1-0 deficit into a 3-1 win. Alyce Chappelle tied it in the 66th minute off Keira Truofreh's assist, collecting her first point of the season. Chappelle assisted Kensley Smith's go-ahead goal in the 71st minute before converting a penalty kick in the 86th. Brandie Musser made six saves in the half as SFA closed out the result.
Chappelle scored twice, added an assist, and led the Ladyjacks with six shots, putting three on goal and converting her penalty attempt. Kensley Smith recorded the game-winning goal and put both of her shots on frame. Musser finished with six saves in a 90-minute start while allowing one goal.
SFA is 5-12-0 overall and 2-6-0 in conference play. UTRGV is 4-10-1 overall and 0-6-1 in conference play.
SERIES HISTORY
The Ladyjacks have left no points on the table when playing the Vaqueros with an updated 7-0-1 record in the series. SFA added its fourth-straight win in the series to UTRGV with a 3-0-1 record in Edinburg. Thursday's win marked the second 3-1 victory for the Jacks in the series.
UP NEXT
Up next, SFA hosts UIW on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in the Jacks' final home stand. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at SFA Soccer Field in Nacogdoches, Texas.
POSTGAME NOTES
- The Ladyjacks recorded six shots on goal in the game, exceeding their season average of 5.06.
- SFA recorded six saves in the game, surpassing their season average of 5.13.
- The Jacks totaled two assists in the game, exceeding their season average of 1.38.
- SFA scored three goals in the game, above their season average of 1.56.
- Chappelle sets career-high for points in a game with five
- Chappelle notches third multi-goal performance on the season and ties career-high in assists with one
- Smith notches go-ahead goal, her third goal of the season
- Keira Truofreh notches her first career assist and point
- Chappelle notches her 20th point of the season
- Musser added her 70th save of the season during the match
- Musser notches her third win in goal this season
- The Ladyjacks are 5 for 6 on penalty kicks
- SFA is a perfect four for four on penalty kicks against SLC opponents
- The Ladyjacks keep playoff hopes alive after win at UTRGV, moving to ninth in the Southland
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SFA held UTRGV off the board through six possessions from 4:20 to 15:14, but Isabella Burtini broke through for the Vaqueros, scoring from Rubi Ortiz at 17:28 to put SFA behind 1-0. SFA responded 45 seconds later after Alyce Chappelle's goal, but was ruled back for offside. The first half ended with the Ladyjacks trailing 1-0.
SFA scored three times in the second half to turn a 1-0 deficit into a 3-1 win. Alyce Chappelle tied it in the 66th minute off Keira Truofreh's assist, collecting her first point of the season. Chappelle assisted Kensley Smith's go-ahead goal in the 71st minute before converting a penalty kick in the 86th. Brandie Musser made six saves in the half as SFA closed out the result.
Chappelle scored twice, added an assist, and led the Ladyjacks with six shots, putting three on goal and converting her penalty attempt. Kensley Smith recorded the game-winning goal and put both of her shots on frame. Musser finished with six saves in a 90-minute start while allowing one goal.
SFA is 5-12-0 overall and 2-6-0 in conference play. UTRGV is 4-10-1 overall and 0-6-1 in conference play.
SERIES HISTORY
The Ladyjacks have left no points on the table when playing the Vaqueros with an updated 7-0-1 record in the series. SFA added its fourth-straight win in the series to UTRGV with a 3-0-1 record in Edinburg. Thursday's win marked the second 3-1 victory for the Jacks in the series.
UP NEXT
Up next, SFA hosts UIW on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in the Jacks' final home stand. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at SFA Soccer Field in Nacogdoches, Texas.
POSTGAME NOTES
- The Ladyjacks recorded six shots on goal in the game, exceeding their season average of 5.06.
- SFA recorded six saves in the game, surpassing their season average of 5.13.
- The Jacks totaled two assists in the game, exceeding their season average of 1.38.
- SFA scored three goals in the game, above their season average of 1.56.
- Chappelle sets career-high for points in a game with five
- Chappelle notches third multi-goal performance on the season and ties career-high in assists with one
- Smith notches go-ahead goal, her third goal of the season
- Keira Truofreh notches her first career assist and point
- Chappelle notches her 20th point of the season
- Musser added her 70th save of the season during the match
- Musser notches her third win in goal this season
- The Ladyjacks are 5 for 6 on penalty kicks
- SFA is a perfect four for four on penalty kicks against SLC opponents
- The Ladyjacks keep playoff hopes alive after win at UTRGV, moving to ninth in the Southland
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Players Mentioned
F
/ Women's Soccer
GK
/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's SoccerTeam Stats
SFA
UTRGV
Goals
3
1
Shots
10
19
Shots on Goal
6
7
Saves
6
3
Corners
2
4
Fouls
5
10
Scoring Plays
Isabella Burtini (7)
Assisted By: Rubi Ortiz
GOAL by UTRGV Burtini, Isabella Assist by Ortiz, Rubi.
17:28
Alyce Chappelle (8)
Assisted By: Keira Truofreh
GOAL by SFA Chappelle, Alyce Assist by Truofreh, Keira.
65:25
Kensley Smith (3)
Assisted By: Alyce Chappelle
GOAL by SFA Smith, Kensley Assist by Chappelle, Alyce.
70:40
Alyce Chappelle (8)
SFA Alyce Chappelle PENALTY KICK GOAL.
85:51
Game Leaders
Shots
6
SOG
3
Goals
2
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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