It was going to be a tough challenge for the Sul Ross State women's soccer team as it went toe-to-toe with the No. 19 ranked team in the country.

On Saturday afternoon, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Crusaders scored five goals in the opening half to win 5-0 at the Lobo Soccer Field.

>> HOW IT HAPPENED:

Nineteen minutes into the match, the Crusaders got a goal from Kelsey White with an assist by Kennedy Harris.

UMHB went on to score in the 26th, 28th, 33rd and 42nd minutes.

The Lobo defense had an impressive showing during the second half by not allowing a single goal.

>> RECORDS: Sul Ross State (2-9); Mary Hardin-Baylor (11-0)

>> GAME NOTES:

• Geraldine Rubio made eight saves, all coming in the second half.
• Deserie Herrera had three shots and two shots on goal.
• Karina Gallegos had one shot and one shot on goal.
• Celeste De La Rosa made two saves.

>> UP NEXT: The Lobos travel to Hardin-Simmons for a 5 p.m. CST match on Thursday, Oct. 12.