On a rainy Saturday afternoon, the women’s soccer team defeated Texas A&M International 3-0 with ease. Freshman midfielder Megan Anderson was the star, scoring two goals to lead the Toppers to victory.

The Hilltoppers now boast a 9-1-1 overall record and a 4-0 record in the Heartland Conference.

The Hilltoppers’ offense was in attack-mode throughout the game. St. Edwards took seven shots on goal in the first seven minutes, but couldn’t get the ball past Dustdevil goalkeeper Noemi Salazar. In the 22nd minute, Anderson would score the first of her two goals off an assist from senior Kelly Servage. Anderson received the pass on the run from Servage and put the ball past Salazar for the goal. The first half ended 1-0, St. Edward’s.  

Players and fans were soaked by a downpour of rain during the second half, but the Hilltoppers didn’t let a little rain get in their way. In the 61st minute, Servage scored off an assist from sophomore Rachel Murray. Servage received the pass with her back to the goal. She quickly turned and fired a shot to the far post for the goal.  

Anderson scored her second goal in the 74th minute. This time she collected a loose ball from 15 yards away and found the far post for the final goal of the match.

Anderson attended high school in Austin and she watched a few soccer games on the hilltop last season. She thinks this year’s team could go further than last year’s Elite Eight finish. “We’re expecting to,” said Anderson. “Hopefully we can go