<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://tarletonsports.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Tarleton State University Athletics</title><link>https://tarletonsports.com/rss.aspx?path=wsoc</link><description>Latest news items for Tarleton State University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://tarletonsports.com/rss?path=wsoc" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Second half flurry boosts Tarleton State to blowout win at Prairie View A&amp;M in shutout fashion</title><link>https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/9/11/womens-soccer-second-half-flurry-boosts-tarleton-state-to-blowout-win-at-prairie-view-am-in-shutout-fashion.aspx</link><guid>https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/9/11/womens-soccer-second-half-flurry-boosts-tarleton-state-to-blowout-win-at-prairie-view-am-in-shutout-fashion.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Tarleton State Soccer's Jessica Baires (Photo Used Sept. 11, 2026)" src="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/11/9-11-26_Jessica_Baires.jpg" /><br /><br />PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas — After halftime, Tarleton State quickly turned a competitive match into a blowout, leading to a shutout victory for the Texans in Prairie View on Friday night. The Texans (1-2-5) shut out the Prairie View A&M Panthers (0-6-1) at Lady Panther Soccer Field 4-0. Tarleton State head coach Erik Solberg led the Texans to their first win of the season and his first at the helm for the Purple and White.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/11/9-11-26_Jessica_Baires.jpg" /><media:content url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/11/9-11-26_Jessica_Baires.jpg"><media:title>Tarleton State Soccer's Jessica Baires (Photo Used Sept. 11, 2026)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/11/9-11-26_Jessica_Baires.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:22:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>35</s:sport_id><s:story_id>29746</s:story_id></item><item><title>Tarleton State Soccer’s Avery Mendez named UAC Player of the Week</title><link>https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/9/8/womens-soccer-tarleton-state-soccers-avery-mendez-named-uac-player-of-the-week.aspx</link><guid>https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/9/8/womens-soccer-tarleton-state-soccers-avery-mendez-named-uac-player-of-the-week.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Tarleton State Soccer's Avery Mendez was Named UAC Player of the Week on Sept. 8, 2026" src="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/8/UAC_Player_of_the_Week_9-8-26_Avery_Mendez__1920x1080_.jpg" /><br /><br />STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State freshman Avery Mendez scored her first collegiate goals on Sunday, and has been recognized by the conference for her special performance.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/8/UAC_Player_of_the_Week_9-8-26_Avery_Mendez__1920x1080_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/8/UAC_Player_of_the_Week_9-8-26_Avery_Mendez__1920x1080_.jpg"><media:title>Tarleton State Soccer's Avery Mendez was Named UAC Player of the Week on Sept. 8, 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/8/UAC_Player_of_the_Week_9-8-26_Avery_Mendez__1920x1080_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 8 Sep 2026 15:34:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>35</s:sport_id><s:story_id>29733</s:story_id></item><item><title>Tarleton State’s high-scoring, back-and-forth affair at HCU ends in draw on Sunday</title><link>https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/9/6/womens-soccer-tarleton-states-high-scoring-back-and-forth-affair-at-hcu-ends-in-draw-on-sunday.aspx</link><guid>https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/9/6/womens-soccer-tarleton-states-high-scoring-back-and-forth-affair-at-hcu-ends-in-draw-on-sunday.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Tarleton State Soccer's Avery Mendez (Photo Used Sept. 6, 2026)" src="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/6/9-6-26_Avery_Mendez.jpg" /><br /><br />HOUSTON – Goals were aplenty on Sunday in Tarleton State's match at Houston Christian, and although it was another draw for the Texans, it was a much different outing than Thursday's scoreless final.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/6/9-6-26_Avery_Mendez.jpg" /><media:content url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/6/9-6-26_Avery_Mendez.jpg"><media:title>Tarleton State Soccer's Avery Mendez (Photo Used Sept. 6, 2026)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/6/9-6-26_Avery_Mendez.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 6 Sep 2026 17:57:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>35</s:sport_id><s:story_id>29727</s:story_id></item><item><title>Tarleton State makes second stop in three-game road series, takes on HCU Sunday</title><link>https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/9/5/womens-soccer-tarleton-state-makes-second-stop-in-three-game-road-series-takes-on-hcu-sunday.aspx</link><guid>https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/9/5/womens-soccer-tarleton-state-makes-second-stop-in-three-game-road-series-takes-on-hcu-sunday.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="HCUPreviewSoccer" src="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/5/HCUPreview2026.jpg" /><br /><br />This is the second matchup in program history between the two teams, with the Texans 1-1 all-time against HCU.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/5/HCUPreview2026.jpg" /><media:content url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/5/HCUPreview2026.jpg"><media:title>HCUPreviewSoccer</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/5/HCUPreview2026.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 5 Sep 2026 21:23:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>35</s:sport_id><s:story_id>29726</s:story_id></item><item><title>Tarleton State earns fourth draw of the season, ties UIW 0-0</title><link>https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/9/3/womens-soccer-tarleton-state-earns-fourth-draw-of-the-season-ties-uiw-0-0.aspx</link><guid>https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/9/3/womens-soccer-tarleton-state-earns-fourth-draw-of-the-season-ties-uiw-0-0.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="UIWRecap" src="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/3/UIWSoccerCourtesy.jpg" /><br /><br />Tarleton State Soccer picked up its fourth draw of the season, tying its three-match road trip with a 0-0 tie against UIW on Thursday at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/3/UIWSoccerCourtesy.jpg" 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src="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/9/2/UIWPreview.jpg" /><br /><br />This is the third matchup between the Texans and Cardinals, with the last matchup being in Stephenville during the 2025 season where Tarleton State won (4-1).]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/2/UIWPreview.jpg" /><media:content url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/2/UIWPreview.jpg"><media:title>UIWPreview</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/9/2/UIWPreview.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2026 16:09:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>35</s:sport_id><s:story_id>29714</s:story_id></item><item><title>Texans post 3rd draw in 5 matches to start year after 2nd half equalizer against Lamar Sunday</title><link>https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/8/30/womens-soccer-texans-post-3rd-draw-in-5-matches-to-start-year-after-2nd-half-equalizer-against-lamar-sunday.aspx</link><guid>https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/8/30/womens-soccer-texans-post-3rd-draw-in-5-matches-to-start-year-after-2nd-half-equalizer-against-lamar-sunday.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Tarleton State's Victoria Lucksinger Battles for the Ball Against Lamar on Aug. 30, 2026" src="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/8/30/8-30-26_Victoria_Lucksinger.jpg" /><br /><br />STEPHENVILLE, Texas – Tarleton State already has its tied-second most draws in a single-season in program history – and the Texans are just five matches in. On Sunday evening at the Tarleton State Soccer Complex, the Texans (0-2-3) earned their third draw in their fifth match on the year, a 1-1 final against Lamar (1-1-3). Tarleton State finished with three draws in the entire season in each 2022, 2023 and 2024. This is the second time the Texans have had three draws in their first five matches, along with the 2024 campaign, where the results were win-loss the remainder of the year.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/30/8-30-26_Victoria_Lucksinger.jpg" /><media:content url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/30/8-30-26_Victoria_Lucksinger.jpg"><media:title>Tarleton State's Victoria Lucksinger Battles for the Ball Against Lamar on Aug. 30, 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/30/8-30-26_Victoria_Lucksinger.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:21:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>35</s:sport_id><s:story_id>29705</s:story_id></item><item><title>Tarleton State Soccer faces Lamar for Military Appreciation Night Sunday</title><link>https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/8/29/womens-soccer-tarleton-state-soccer-faces-lamar-for-military-appreciation-night-sunday.aspx</link><guid>https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/8/29/womens-soccer-tarleton-state-soccer-faces-lamar-for-military-appreciation-night-sunday.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="SoccerLamarPreview" src="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/8/29/SoccerLamarPreview.jpg" /><br /><br />Sunday's game will be Military Appreciation Night, recognizing members of the military and their families.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/29/SoccerLamarPreview.jpg" /><media:content url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/29/SoccerLamarPreview.jpg"><media:title>SoccerLamarPreview</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/29/SoccerLamarPreview.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:42:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>35</s:sport_id><s:story_id>29701</s:story_id></item><item><title>Tarleton State falls at home to UTRGV</title><link>https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/8/27/womens-soccer-tarleton-state-falls-at-home-to-utrgv.aspx</link><guid>https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/8/27/womens-soccer-tarleton-state-falls-at-home-to-utrgv.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Grace Berry Shoots for Tarleton State Against UTRGV on Aug. 27, 2026" src="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/8/27/8-27-26_Soccer_Photo.jpg" /><br /><br />STEPHENVILLE, Texas – The Texans led in nearly every category except for the one that counts the most, as they fell to UTRGV at home on Thursday night 1-0. Tarleton State (0-2-2) dropped its first ever match against the Vaqueros (2-2-0) in the fifth straight season of matchups, now 3-1-1. The Texans outshot UTRGV 19-5, with eight shots on goal, had a 7-1 corner kick advantage, plus were called for five fouls to the Vaqueros' 13. UTRGV even had three yellow cards on the match compared to Tarleton State's one, but the Texans couldn't get one through the Vaquero goalkeeper.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/27/8-27-26_Soccer_Photo.jpg" /><media:content url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/27/8-27-26_Soccer_Photo.jpg"><media:title>Grace Berry Shoots for Tarleton State Against UTRGV on Aug. 27, 2026</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/27/8-27-26_Soccer_Photo.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:12:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>35</s:sport_id><s:story_id>29697</s:story_id></item><item><title>Texans, Vaqueros link up for 5th straight year on Thursday night in Stephenville</title><link>https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/8/26/womens-soccer-texans-vaqueros-link-up-for-5th-straight-year-on-thursday-night-in-stephenville.aspx</link><guid>https://tarletonsports.com/news/2026/8/26/womens-soccer-texans-vaqueros-link-up-for-5th-straight-year-on-thursday-night-in-stephenville.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Tarleton State's Adelaide Wyrzynski (Photo Used Aug. 26, 2026)" src="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/8/26/8-26_Soccer_1920.jpg" /><br /><br />The Texans are 3-0-1 all-time against the Vaqueros, 3-0-0 on the road, with the draw happening at home 1-1 in 2024. These teams have played each season in Tarleton State's program history.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/26/8-26_Soccer_1920.jpg" /><media:content url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/26/8-26_Soccer_1920.jpg"><media:title>Tarleton State's Adelaide Wyrzynski (Photo Used Aug. 26, 2026)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://tarletonsports.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/26/8-26_Soccer_1920.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:41:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>35</s:sport_id><s:story_id>29695</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>