BRENHAM, Texas — The Blinn College women's soccer team suffered a 3-0 loss to Jacksonville College for the Buccaneers' first loss of the season Friday at Rankin Field. 

With the loss, the Buccaneers are now 2-1 overall and in conference play. 

"Jacksonville is a good team and were worthy winners today," head coach Michael McBride said. "We now have to dust ourselves down and prepare to take on the reigning national champions on the road."

On defense, Hope Hillhouse recorded five saves in the game. Offensively, Blinn had four shots against Jacksonville.  

The Jaguars scored in the first minute and held a 1-0 lead at the half. Then, the Jaguars extended their lead to 2-0 with a goal from 40 yards out in the 55th minute. Jacksonville scored its final goal with a free kick in the 66th minute.  

"We didn't start off well today and we weren't ready to play," assistant coach Alexandria Jackson said. "We let Jacksonville score in the first minute and were really chasing the game after that. After the first 10 minutes, we really dominated the game and got chances, but couldn't finish."

Next, the Buccaneers will compete against No. 1 Tyler Junior College on Tuesday, April 13, at 2 p.m. on the road. 

Blinn has competed in intercollegiate athletics since 1903 and captured 41 NJCAA national championships since 1987.