ROCKWALL, Texas – The A&M-Commerce soccer team picked up a 2-1 victory over West Texas A&M on Saturday evening in a wet back and forth battle. The Lions improve to 8-5-2 overall and 4-2-2 in LSC play with the win, while the Lady Buffs dropped to 6-81 and 3-4-1 respectively.
Quotable- "It feels good to win. We have had a few of these types of games this year that could have gone either way, and we have been on the wrong end of too many. There were tough conditions, and both teams had numerous chances to score. They're a dangerous team with some really good players." – Lion head coach
Neil Piper Turning Point-
Jade Bell's fifth goal of the season put the Lions up 2-1 in the 84th minute, and the Lion defense made the goal stand.
Summary-
Vicky Back got the scoring started six minutes into the night, finding her LSC-best tenth goal of the season. Bell earned the assist.
- Karyn Forbes tied the game four minutes before halftime, allowing Ashlee Craig to pick up the assist.
Inside the Box Score- Both games this year between A&M-Commerce and West Texas A&M have seen the home team come away with a 2-1 victory.
- The Lady Buffs took eight corner kicks and allowed the Lions to only to take three. The Lions lead the LSC in set pieces.
- The Lions took 16 shots, while the Lady Buffs took 15. Each team took six on frame.
- Senior goalkeeper
Courtnie Northern tallied five saves, with each proving instrumental in the victory.
Upcoming- Weather permitting the Lions are scheduled to host Eastern New Mexico on Sunday at 12 p.m. A&M-Commerce will recognize their seniors before the game.
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