LAS VEGAS, N.M. — The Adams State women's soccer team earned a 3-1 road victory over New Mexico Highlands on Wednesday, October 28th, at Cowgirl Field. The win allowed the Grizzlies to close out their 2026 season on a high note, delivering a strong offensive performance to secure the victory in their season finale. The Grizzlies scored once in the first half before adding two late goals to secure the win and finish the season with a 6-11-1 overall record and a 2-10-0 mark in RMAC play.
Adams State established its offensive presence and defensive pressure early in today's match, generating eight shots in the opening half while limiting New Mexico Highlands to three. The Grizzlies broke through in the 39th minute when Ashlyn De Lemos found the back of the net at 38:13, giving Adams State a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
The Grizzlies continued to create opportunities after the break, but neither team was able to get on the scoreboard again until New Mexico Highlands responded in the 74th minute with a goal to even the match at 1-1, setting up a competitive final stretch.
In the final 16 minutes the Adams State offense took over responding with two goals in less than a minute to regain control. Aja Lister delivered the first of those goals with the go-ahead goal at the 84 minute mark to put the Grizzlies ahead 2-1. Just 46 seconds later, Lorena Vargas-Galvan added another goal at 84:46, extending the lead to 3-1 and sealing the victory for Adams State.
Offensively, the Grizzlies finished with 15 shots, including eight on goal, while matching New Mexico Highlands with four corner kicks. De Lemos, Robertson, and Vargas-Galvan each recorded a goal to lead the Adams State attack. In goal, Mariely Jimenez played all 90 minutes and recorded four saves while allowing one goal.
Looking Forward
Adams State closed out its 2026 season on a high note, scoring three goals, including two late strikes, to secure a 3-1 victory in its season finale. The Grizzlies finished their campaign with a strong offensive performance, providing a positive ending to the season. With the 2026 season officially in the books, Adams State will now turn its attention to the offseason as the team begins preparing for the 2027 campaign.
