Wiley Women’s Soccer Triumphs Over Jarvis Christian with Second Half Surge

The Wiley University Lady Wildcats pulled off a stellar performance in their recent soccer match, clinching a 4-1 win over Jarvis Christian University. That makes it two victories in a row for them this season, and honestly, it’s starting to look like they’ve got the upper hand on their Highway 80 rivals.

Key players like Yajaira Hernandez, Yamilett Umana, and Nadia Hernandez really stepped up. The Lady Wildcats are off to a promising start, and fans are starting to take notice.

Wiley University’s Dominant Performance

Wednesday at Wendon L. Blair Field was electric. The Lady Wildcats wasted no time, grabbing the lead in the fourth minute after a sharp play set up Deyanara Hernandez for her first goal of the season.

But things got tense when a defensive error in the 20th minute let Jarvis Christian University tie things up.

First-Half Action

Wiley didn’t let that shake them. They pushed forward, creating chances and earning three corner kicks, but just couldn’t find the net again before halftime.

Jarvis kept the pressure on too, firing off five shots, three of them on target. The first half wrapped up with a 1-1 scoreline.

Second-Half Surge

After halftime, Wiley came out hungry. Yajaira Hernandez made her mark in the 66th minute, finishing off a slick pass from Carissa Escamilla to put Wiley back ahead.

That was Yajaira’s first goal of the season, and it broke the tie. Four minutes later, Yamilett Umana found the back of the net for her second goal this year, stretching Wiley’s lead.

Momentum just kept building. Nadia Hernandez sealed things in the 82nd minute with her second goal of the season, giving Wiley a comfortable cushion.

The Lady Wildcats fired off eight shots in the second half, compared to just two from the Lady Bulldogs. Overall, they outshot Jarvis 12-7. It wasn’t really close by the end.

Key Player Performances

Several players really shined in this win. Yajaira Hernandez’s goal was huge, and both she and Deyanara Hernandez kept the pressure on with three shots each.

Yamilett Umana and Nadia Hernandez also chipped in, each notching their second goals of the season. That kind of depth is tough to defend against.

Defensive Strength

Mariana Quijano, Wiley’s goalkeeper, played a big role in keeping the lead safe. She grabbed her second win of the season and made two clutch saves in the second half.

The match got physical, with both teams picking up two yellow cards. That competitive edge was obvious from start to finish.

Upcoming Matches

The Lady Wildcats have a packed schedule coming up. They’ll head to Centenary College of Louisiana on Friday, and then swing back to Shreveport on Saturday to take on Huntingdon College.

These next games could be key in keeping their momentum going. It’s early, but things are looking up.

Lopez’s Recognition

On the individual side, Cynthia Lopez picked up some well-deserved recognition. She was named the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Newcomer of the Week.

In the season opener against North American University, Lopez assisted on a goal and scored another, helping Wiley notch their first season-opening win since 2016.

Lopez transferred from National Park College and has already made an impact. Both of her shots in the opener were on goal—she’s clearly bringing something extra to the squad.