SHERMAN, Texas – Austin College took a 1-0 halftime lead but three second half goals for Mary Hardin-Baylor pushed the Crusaders past the 'Roo women's soccer team 3-1 in the season opener for both teams. The 'Roos open the year 0-1 and will be looking to even up their record on Friday when they hit the road to face UT-Tyler.

UMHB controlled possession for the first part of the opening half, but Austin College struck first on a 25 yard shot from Erica Williams that dipped just under the crossbar in the 31^st minute of action. Erin Eckart assisted on the tally, which sent the 'Roos into the break leading 1-0.

The Crusaders leveled things in the 63^rd minute of action when Sarah Rempe took a pass through the box and punched it home from six yards out, and 15 minutes later UMHB went on top on a goal by Kat Parker. The Crusaders would add one more goal in the 88^th minute of action for insurance, handing Austin College the 3-1 defeat.

Laura McGee made 10 saves in the net for Austin College, while Courtney Craig made five stops for UMHB. The Crusaders owned a 31-12 edge in the shots department in the game.

Austin College athletic teams participate as a member of the NCAA Division III and the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.