NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The University of West Alabama women's soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw against Trevecca Nazarene on Friday afternoon at Trojan Soccer Complex in its regular-season finale.
The Tigers finish the season at 1-10-3 overall and 0-8-3 in Gulf South Conference play, while the Trojans move to 6-5-4 overall and 3-4-3 in conference action.
West Alabama struck first in the 10th minute when Sofia Jimenez Perez found the back of the net at 9:19, finishing a chance set up by Allie Kimbrell to give the Tigers an early 1-0 advantage.
The Tigers carried that lead into halftime, with goalkeeper Yumari Hernandez playing a key role in keeping Trevecca off the scoreboard. Hernandez recorded nine saves in the opening half as the Trojans applied pressure, outshooting West Alabama 16-4 through the first 45 minutes.
Trevecca continued to push for an equalizer after the break and found its breakthrough in the 82nd minute. Elsa Bengtsson scored at 81:11 off an assist from Kylie Bradshaw, leveling the match at 1-1.
Hernandez and the Tigers' defense held firm through the closing minutes to preserve the draw. Hernandez added three second-half saves to finish with 12 for the match, while Trevecca goalkeeper Penelope Charroin recorded four saves.
Trevecca finished with a 24-7 advantage in total shots and put 13 attempts on target. West Alabama recorded seven shots, including five on goal. The Trojans also held a 12-2 edge in corner kicks, while the Tigers committed 15 fouls to Trevecca's seven.
Jimenez Perez's early goal gave West Alabama a chance to close the regular season with a victory, while Hernandez's 12-save performance helped the Tigers secure a road draw against the Trojans.
The match concludes West Alabama's 2026 regular season.
