AUSTIN, Texas — Hardin-Simmons' women's soccer team got just what it wanted in the American Southwest Conference opener against Concordia on Thursday afternoon in Austin, not only did they win 4-0 but a fast start allowed them to sit the starters in preparation for Saturday's game at Texas-Tyler.

HSU jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead thanks to a second-straight hat trick by Amy Kuykendall. It all came in the first 30 minutes of the game. After that the Cowgirls played mainly their reserves and cruised to the 4-0 win. Katie Kuykendall had two assists, both on corner kicks for the Cowgirls.

Freshman Courtney Cramer had the other goal for the Cowgirls. Rebecca Roth and Haley Martin split the time in goal for the Cowgirls.

The Cowgirls outshot Concordia 31-2 and 15-1 on goal.

HSU is now 3-0 on the year and 1-0 in American Southwest Conference action. HSU will play at one of the top contenders Texas-Tyler on Saturday at 2 p.m.

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