Paul Quinn Roars Back to Defeat Texas A&M-San Antonio 4-2
Dallas, TX — Paul Quinn College mounted an impressive second-half comeback to secure a 4-2 victory over Texas A&M University-San Antonio on October 3, 2024, in a thrilling match at Paul Quinn’s home field. After trailing 1-0 at halftime, the Tigers exploded with four unanswered goals in the second half to claim their first win of the season.
First Half: A&M-San Antonio Takes Early Control
Texas A&M-San Antonio struck first, with Ronald Aguilar scoring at the 11:35 mark, assisted by Gabriel Soliz. The Jaguars dominated much of the first half, pressing Paul Quinn's defense with 14 shots, of which eight were on target. Paul Quinn goalkeeper Jose Martinez stood tall, making key saves to keep the deficit at one.
The first half was tough for Paul Quinn offensively, as they failed to register a shot, struggling to break down A&M-San Antonio's well-organized defense. The halftime whistle blew with the Jaguars leading 1-0, seemingly in control of the game.
Second Half: A Stunning Turnaround for Paul Quinn
The second half, however, told a completely different story. Paul Quinn came out with renewed energy and quickly equalized in the 49th minute when Mitchalin Ford, assisted by William Cortes, found the back of the net. This opened the floodgates for the Tigers.
Charlie Fisher put Paul Quinn ahead in the 67th minute with a beautifully placed unassisted goal. Two minutes later, William Cortes extended the lead to 3-1, netting another unassisted strike as the Tigers capitalized on a disoriented Jaguars defense.
As the match progressed, Paul Quinn's momentum continued to build. In the 81st minute, Frankie Oviedo put the game beyond doubt with another unassisted goal, giving the Tigers a commanding 4-1 lead. Despite a late effort by A&M-San Antonio's Ronald Aguilar, who scored his second night goal in the 85th minute, Paul Quinn held firm to secure the 4-2 victory.
Key Performances
Paul Quinn's second-half resurgence was a complete team effort, with contributions from multiple players. William Cortes was pivotal, recording a goal and an assist, while Mitchalin Ford, Charlie Fisher, and Frankie Oviedo all found the net. Defensively, goalkeeper Jose Martinez was stellar, making eight saves to fend off A&M-San Antonio's relentless attack.
Ronald Aguilar was the standout for A&M-San Antonio, scoring both of their goals, but his efforts weren't enough to prevent his team from collapsing in the second half.
Stats Overview
Texas A&M-San Antonio finished with 24 shots compared to Paul Quinn's seven. However, the Tigers were clinical in finishing, scoring on four of their five shots on goal. The Jaguars also held the edge in corner kicks (7-1), but Paul Quinn's efficient attack and solid defense carried the day.
Looking Ahead
This victory gives Paul Quinn its first win of the season, improving their record to 1-4-1. The Tigers will build on this strong performance as they continue their campaign. Texas A&M-San Antonio, who had dominated the first half, will need to regroup after this tough loss as they aim to bounce back in their next outing.
Final Score: Paul Quinn 4, Texas A&M-San Antonio 2