Paul Quinn Dominates Oakwood (AL) 17–0 To Advance to Semis in HBCUAC Conference Tournament
November 4, 2025 – Shreveport, La. The Paul Quinn women’s soccer team put on a scoring clinic Tuesday afternoon, overwhelming Oakwood (AL) with a 17–0 victory in Shreveport. The win improves Paul Quinn’s record to 8–7–1, while Oakwood falls to 1–7–1 on the season
Offensive Explosion
From the opening whistle, the Tigers controlled every facet of the game. Mia Hawkins opened the scoring just 56 seconds into the match and never looked back, finishing with four goals and two assists to lead the offensive onslaught.
Paul Quinn poured in eight goals in the first half and added nine more in the second, outshooting Oakwood 56–0 overall and 32–0 in shots on goal.
Key Contributors
Alongside Hawkins, Dulce Valdez and Cora Hurst each notched hat tricks. Valdez tallied three goals and one assist, while Hurst added three goals and one assist of her own.
Destiny Cordona found the back of the net twice, and Gabrielle Azevedo, Yanina Mejia, Anahi Bernal, and Julia Moreara each added a goal to the scoring parade.
Moreara also proved to be a key playmaker, recording two assists, while Simara Barton, Miranda Tapia, and Anahi Bernal each chipped in one helper.
Defensive Perfection
While the offense stole the spotlight, the defense quietly turned in a flawless performance. Goalkeeper Fernanda Rosas went untested throughout the match — Oakwood failed to register a single shot. Rosas played the full 90 minutes, securing the shutout.
On the opposite end, Oakwood goalkeeper Shaniyah Gowdie faced relentless pressure, making 15 saves despite conceding 17 goals.
Statistical Breakdown
|
Category |
Paul Quinn |
Oakwood (AL) |
|
Goals |
17 |
0 |
|
Shots |
56 |
0 |
|
Shots on Goal |
32 |
0 |
|
Saves |
0 |
15 |
|
Corner Kicks |
11 |
0 |
|
Fouls |
4 |
8 |
Scoring Summary (Selected Highlights)
- 0:56 – PQ: Hawkins (unassisted)
- 11:22 – PQ: Hurst (unassisted)
- 35:38 – PQ: Hawkins (unassisted)
- 40:43 – PQ: Valdez (assist Hawkins)
- 52:38 – PQ: Azevedo (assist Barton)
- 61:27 – PQ: Mejia (assist Bernal)
- 67:03 – PQ: Cordona (assist Hurst)
- 84:40 – PQ: Bernal (unassisted)
Dominant Form Heading Forward
The Tigers' emphatic victory marks their most lopsided win of the season and showcases the team's offensive depth and chemistry heading into the final stretch of play. With contributions from nearly every position and 11 players recording shots on goal, Paul Quinn's attack appears to be firing on all cylinders.
For Oakwood, the loss underscores a rebuilding phase, as the team continues to seek consistency and stability on both sides of the ball.
Final Score: Paul Quinn 17, Oakwood (AL) 0
Location: Shreveport, La.
Records: Paul Quinn (8–7–1), Oakwood (1–7–1)