The disaster season for Texas soccer continues after its 5-1 loss against No. 10 South Carolina.

Just over two weeks ago, the Longhorns shocked then-ranked No. 13 Vanderbilt in a 2-1 victory for their first Southeastern Conference win of the season. It had the potential to be a season-altering win, but it proved not to be.

Texas’ loss to the Gamecocks is its third straight defeat since its win against the Commodores, and its worst losing margin of the season.

The Longhorns started off the game strong. Sophomore attacker Amalia Villarreal and freshman forward Ava McDonald had two scoring opportunities in the first 11 minutes, while South Carolina didn’t attempt its first shot till the 22nd minute.

After their first shot, it didn’t take long for the Gamecocks to get rolling. Two minutes later, sophomore forward Katie Shea Collins put in a great cross, which was met by junior midfielder Cuyler Zulauf for an easy tap-in. It was the first contribution of a banner night for Collins, who ended the game with two goals and two assists.

From there, capitulation ensued.

About eight minutes later, South Carolina sent forward a rather enthusiastic long-ball that should’ve been easily defended by redshirt sophomore defender Amaya Haley, but somehow Collins got to the ball first and rifled one into the back of the net.

By halftime, it was 3-0 to the Gamecocks, the largest halftime deficit for the Horns this season. Texas head coach Ange Kelly was rather blunt when speaking on the broadcast at the half.

“They (South Carolina) got one, and then it was far too soft,” Kelly said. “We just gotta have some resilience and get after it.”

Texas showed some resilience for the first 20 minutes of the second half, but a fourth South Carolina goal from junior midfielder Reagan Schubach in the 66th minute ended all hopes of a Longhorn comeback.

The lone goal in the contest for Texas was the only bright spot of the night, as freshman forward Annie Gnidula scored her first collegiate goal on a header off a great cross from McDonald.

It was complete domination from South Carolina most of the evening, totaling 17 shots, nine more than the Longhorns, and tripling its opponents’ shots on goal with nine to the Longhorns’ three.

Now, Texas is in a dangerous position. It’s currently 15th out of 16 in the conference standings, with only three points accumulated in SEC play.

To qualify for the SEC Tournament, teams must be inside the top 12. As it stands, the Longhorns are three points behind Florida and Auburn, who are tied with six points apiece.

With three games left in their season, the Longhorns are in danger of missing the very tournament they won last season.

It’s do-or-die time for Texas, and it starts next week when it faces off against the Georgia Bulldogs at home on Thursday night.