Blanchard, Oklahoma- The Our Lady of the Lake University women’s golf team was led by Claudia Hidalgo, who finished tied for fifth place at 16-over-par. Hidalgo delivered the Saints’ top individual result, competing against a field of collegiate golfers and securing a top-five finish.
Samantha Garcia followed with an 11th-place finish at 22-over-par, providing another strong result for OLLU. Grayson Weiler placed 13th at 25-over-par, while Jordan Hernandez finished tied for 21st at 37-over-par. Micah Guy rounded out the Saints’ competitors with a 31st-place finish at 51-over-par. Karla Gonzalez also competed as an individual for OLLU but did not record a final score.
Hidalgo’s top-five performance highlighted the Saints’ individual results, while Garcia and Weiler added finishes inside the top 15. The team’s performance provided valuable experience and opportunities to continue developing consistency across the lineup as the season progresses.
Forth Worth, Texas- The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men’s and women’s cross country teams competed at the DBU Old Glory Gallop on October 17 at AP Ranch in Fort Worth, Texas. The meet featured a competitive field of collegiate programs, with the Saints gaining valuable experience in the men’s 8,000-meter race and women’s 5,000-meter race. The highlight of the competition came from Isai Moran, who set a new OLLU school record in the men’s 8K.
Moran led the Saints with a time of 23:47.0, finishing 12th overall and establishing a new school benchmark in the event. His performance placed him among the leading runners in the field and marked a significant achievement for the OLLU cross country program. Joseph Lopez was the team’s second finisher, placing 32nd overall in 24:29.2.
The men finished 21st in the team standings with 510 points and a combined time of 2:06:23, averaging 25:16 per runner. Joey Poblano finished in 25:43.9, followed by Joseph Gonzalez in 25:55.4 and Luke Adams in 26:28.2 to complete the team’s five scoring positions. Jose Perez also competed for the Saints, finishing in 27:15.9.
On the women’s side, OLLU placed 36th in the 5K team standings with 1,099 points and a combined time of 1:48:56. The Saints averaged 21:47 per runner across their five scoring finishers.
Serenity Williams led the women’s team, finishing in 20:13.1. Jocelynn Reyes followed with a time of 21:40.2, while Claudia Lopez crossed the finish line in 22:00.4. Norma Ramos recorded a time of 22:12.9, and Evee Rodriguez completed the team’s scoring lineup in 22:50.1.
West Texas A&M claimed the men’s team title with 27 points and a combined time of 1:57:01. In the women’s competition, West Texas A&M also secured first place, scoring 80 points with a combined time of 1:26:36. East Central finished second in the women’s standings, followed by Dallas Baptist in third.
The DBU Old Glory Gallop provided both OLLU squads with another opportunity to measure their progress against a large and competitive field. Moran’s school-record performance stood out as a major accomplishment for the men’s program, while the women continued to build experience and work toward their season goals.
San Antonio, Texas- The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) women’s soccer team earned a 3-1 victory over Texas A&M University-San Antonio on October 17 in San Antonio, delivering a strong offensive performance highlighted by three first-half goals. The Saints controlled much of the match, finishing with 31 shots, including 19 on goal, while limiting the Jaguars to six shots and four on target.
OLLU opened the scoring in the eighth minute when Miya Haehnel found the back of the net off an assist from Deserie Herrera at 8:19. The Saints continued to apply pressure, doubling their lead in the 18th minute as Alexzia Gamez scored an unassisted goal at 17:49.
The Saints added a third goal just before halftime. Hannah Brookfield converted a scoring opportunity at 44:02, assisted by Eleonora Diversi, giving OLLU a commanding 3-0 advantage heading into the break.
Texas A&M-San Antonio responded in the second half, with Heidi Berchelmann scoring at 80:13 off an assist from Kaylee Haskins. However, the Jaguars were unable to overcome the deficit as OLLU maintained its two-goal advantage through the final whistle.
OLLU’s offensive production was evident throughout the match. Diversi led the Saints with six shots, including two on goal, while Herrera also recorded six shots and three on target. Monica Sanchez added four shots, all on goal, and Angela Garcia registered three shots, including two on target. Haehnel, Gamez and Brookfield each contributed a goal to the Saints’ three-goal effort.
Defensively, goalkeeper Carola Verano played all 90 minutes, recording three saves while allowing one goal. The Saints also generated eight corner kicks and committed eight fouls during the contest.
Texas A&M-San Antonio goalkeeper Isabella Villarreal recorded 16 saves as she faced sustained pressure from the OLLU attack. The Jaguars managed six shots and six corner kicks but were unable to generate enough offense to challenge the Saints’ lead.
The victory showcased OLLU’s attacking depth and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities early in the match. By building a three-goal cushion in the first half and maintaining control after the break, the Saints secured a 3-1 road-area victory over their San Antonio opponent.
San Antonio, Texas- Our Lady of the Lake University student-athletes Claudia Hidalgo and Zaddie Santacruz were recognized by the Red River Athletic Conference as Athletes of the Week following standout performances for the Saints.
Hidalgo delivered a strong performance for OLLU women’s golf at the Battle in the Desert, helping the Saints finish seventh out of 14 teams. She posted a three-round total of 228 (+12), highlighted by an opening-round 73 (+1), followed by rounds of 78 and 77.
Santacruz turned in one of the top individual performances at the OLLU Invitational, placing 10th out of 62 runners in the women’s 6K. She crossed the finish line in 24:06, leading the Saints against a competitive field.
The two performances highlighted the strength of OLLU athletics across the fall sports season and earned Hidalgo and Santacruz recognition among the RRAC’s top performers of the week.
San Antonio, Texas — The Our Lady of the Lake University women’s soccer team earned a commanding 2-0 victory over Louisiana Christian University on Sunday, securing another conference win behind a dominant defensive performance and 26 shots.
The Saints controlled possession and created opportunities throughout the match, outshooting the Wildcats 26-2 and putting 14 attempts on frame. OLLU also held a 6-3 advantage in corner kicks while limiting Louisiana Christian to just one shot on goal over 90 minutes.
OLLU broke through in the 26th minute when Eleonora Diversi found the back of the net at the 25:20 mark. The unassisted goal gave the Saints a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
The Saints continued to apply pressure after the break, eventually doubling their lead in the 63rd minute. Deserie Herrera scored at 62:45 off an assist from Angela Garcia to push OLLU ahead 2-0.
OLLU’s defense kept the Wildcats off the scoreboard for the remainder of the match, with goalkeeper Carola Verano making one save to preserve the shutout. Louisiana Christian goalkeeper Sara Mendivelso was kept busy throughout the contest, recording 12 saves as the Saints consistently tested the Wildcats’ defense.
Diversi led OLLU with seven shots and three shots on goal, while Garcia added four shots and three shots on target. Herrera finished with four shots, including two on goal, and the game-winning goal.
With the victory, OLLU improves to 6-3-1 overall and 3-1 in conference play. Louisiana Christian falls to 5-3-2 overall and 3-1 in conference action.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The first ever STADIONIC-NAIA Women’s Soccer National Selection Committee (NSC) Top 25 Poll is here. The national selection committee polls will be released on a bi-weekly schedule along with the Area Ratings Committee (ARC) standings through the remainder of the 2026 season.
The Keiser (Fla.) Seahawks continue to sit atop the top 25 as it transitions from a coaches’ vote to NSC members voting. Members of NSC each completed an individual ballot based on data like the ranking percentage index (RPI), area rating committee standings (ARC), overall record, strength of schedule (SOS), and conference record. The same data being used come November when the selection committee is determining at-large teams and seeding the national championship field.
Hobbs, New Mexico- Our Lady of the Lake University women’s golf finished seventh out of 14 teams at the Battle in the Desert, completing three rounds of competition against a competitive field.
Claudia Hidalgo led the Saints individually, finishing tied for 15th with a three-round total of 228, 12-over par. Hidalgo opened the tournament with a 73, followed with a 78 in the second round and closed with a 77.
Grayson Weiler finished tied for 29th at 235, 19-over par, carding rounds of 79, 83 and 73. Jordan Hernandez placed 36th at 240, finishing 24-over par after rounds of 79, 80 and 81.
Samantha Garcia finished tied for 43rd at 249, 33-over par, with rounds of 83, 84 and 82. Micah Guy rounded out the Saints’ lineup in 57th place at 259, 43-over par, recording rounds of 92, 81 and 86.
The Saints combined to finish seventh in the 14-team field as OLLU continued its 2026-27 season at the Battle in the Desert.
Thibodaux, LA- Our Lady of the Lake University men’s and women’s tennis teams competed at the ITA event, with the Saints taking on a strong field of opponents from across the region in singles and doubles competition.
On the men’s side, Sergey Haug advanced through multiple rounds of singles competition, highlighted by a 6-3 victory over Edilson Rosa of Xavier University of Louisiana. Eliott Costa also picked up a singles victory, while David Simecek, Corentin Fusaro, Joao Victor Castro, Luis Jimenez Arzate and Pietro Guimaraes each represented the Saints throughout the singles draw.
Costa and Simecek teamed up in men’s doubles and advanced through the opening rounds, earning an 8-5 victory over their opponents before continuing their run in the draw. Guimaraes and Fusaro also competed as a doubles pairing, while Haug and Castro represented OLLU as another doubles team.
The Saints’ women’s team also had several players competing throughout the singles draw. Juliette Malassingne, Bohdana Bilokon, Sabrina Scanlon, Lena Uzdowska, Carolina Guerrero and Jesse Eugenio represented OLLU in singles competition, with Malassingne and Bilokon among the Saints competing in multiple rounds.
In women’s doubles, Malassingne and Uzdowska teamed up, while Scanlon and Eugenio formed another OLLU pairing. Guerrero and Bilokon also competed together in the doubles draw.
The ITA event provided both OLLU squads with an opportunity to compete against a diverse field while gaining valuable experience early in the season. The Saints will continue their fall schedules with additional opportunities to build on their performances and prepare for the remainder of the season.
College Station, Texas- The Our Lady of the Lake University men’s and women’s cross country teams competed against a strong field Saturday at Texas A&M, with both squads gaining valuable experience against a mix of NCAA Division I and Division II competition.
The OLLU men finished ninth in the team standings in the 8K, totaling 263 points. The Saints were led by freshman Izaac Moran, who crossed the finish line in 25:20.9 to place 27th overall.
Junior Jesus Lopez followed Moran, finishing 34th in 25:33.0. Junior Juan Perez recorded a time of 26:27.9 to place 62nd, while junior Jesus Gonzalez finished 64th in 26:29.4. Junior Jose Poblano rounded out OLLU’s scoring five, placing 76th in 27:07.7.
The Saints’ next two runners were freshman Andres Gonzalez, who finished 83rd in 27:37.2, and junior Luis Adams, who placed 87th in 28:02.5.
OLLU finished with a team time of 2:10:59 and an average of 26:11 per runner. Stephen F. Austin claimed the men’s team title with 39 points, followed by Texas with 58 and TCU with 72.
On the women’s side, the Saints were represented by a young group competing in the 5K. Sophomore Zaddie Santacruz led OLLU with a 19:27.7 finish, placing 76th overall.
Senior Jocelynn Reyes was next across the line for the Saints, finishing 113th in 21:47.3. Freshman Serenity Williams posted a time of 22:43.2 to place 116th, followed by sophomore Claudia Lopez in 117th at 22:49.8.
The competition provided OLLU with an opportunity to test itself against a deep field that included nationally competitive programs. SMU swept the top three individual spots in the women’s race, while Stephen F. Austin’s Mercy Kipchumba was fourth. Texas A&M’s Alexandra Fox led the Aggies with a ninth-place finish in 17:35.1.
San Antonio, Texas- The Our Lady of the Lake University women’s volleyball team picked up a pair of wins over Louisiana Christian this week, earning a 3-1 victory before completing the sweep with a 3-0 triumph at Mabee Gymnasium.
The Saints improved to 7-9 overall and 3-1 in conference play following the two victories, while Louisiana Christian fell to 1-9 overall and 0-2 in conference action.
OLLU opened the week with a 3-1 victory, winning the first set 25-11 before Louisiana Christian edged the Saints 27-25 in the second. OLLU responded emphatically, taking the third set 25-10 before closing out the match with a 25-16 fourth-set victory.
Sophia Castillo anchored the defensive effort with 19 digs, and Arianna Moreno distributed the offense with 11 assists. Josalynn Saldana recorded three service aces, while Gregory-Obiedo added two.
The Saints returned to action against Louisiana Christian at Mabee Gymnasium and delivered a dominant performance, sweeping the Wildcats 25-10, 25-20, 25-15.
OLLU controlled the match from the opening serve, hitting .407 as a team in the first set and .345 in the third. The Saints finished the match with a .265 hitting percentage while limiting Louisiana Christian to a .034 mark.
Gregory-Obiedo again paced the attack with 10 kills and added three service aces. Anais Velazquez Figueroa recorded nine kills, while Maylin Ortega and Bailey Scott each contributed seven. Nicole Bir added four kills while hitting .429 and chipped in four total blocks.
Moreno continued to direct the Saints’ offense, finishing with 16 assists, while Sofia Chapa added 14 assists. Castillo recorded 12 digs to lead the defensive effort, with Ortega adding nine.
With the back-to-back victories, OLLU moved to 3-1 in conference play and continued to build momentum in the early portion of its league schedule. The Saints will look to carry that momentum into their upcoming matches as conference competition continues.
