2,500 were packed into the Tarleton Soccer Complex. The unassuming place in Stephenville, Texas, seemed like an odd place for a Division I college soccer match. Still, the students, parents and fans came. And they were treated to an engrossing contest, with the home side winning 6-0 in their first ever home game. The win served as a continuation of a promising start to Tarleton State’s(w) first season in college soccer.

But it wasn’t the only storyline from last week. Elsewhere, Virginia kept finding the net — while keeping the ball out of their own. And one player at a different ACC program continued to produce moments of magic. Here are three key takeaways from another hectic week of college soccer.