COMMERCE, Texas – The A&M-Commerce soccer team is set for the final road trip of the regular season, which begins with a tough test against Midwestern State on Friday evening. The Lions enter play at 9-5-2 and 5-1-2 in Lone Star Conference play.
 
Quotable
"This is a quality opponent, and it will be a challenge for us. Any time we play these guys, we have to come up with a game plan and execute it to give us a chance to win. We're definitely looking forward to it." – Lion head coach Neil Piper
 
The Series
- The Lions and Mustangs played to a 0-0 tie in Commerce on September 27.
- The Mustangs claim a record of 18-11-5 all-time against the Lions, including a series best seven consecutive wins from 2009 to 2013.
 
About the Lions (9-5-2, 4-1-2 LSC)
- A&M-Commerce is coming off a 5-0 victory over Eastern New Mexico on Monday, when three seniors found the net in their final regular season home game.
- Savannah Grasser made a penalty kick in that contest, making her 6-for-6 in her Lion career.
- The Lions rank 6th in the most recent edition of the NCAA South Central Regional rankings. The top six teams qualify for the regional tournament.
- Savannah Grasser and Jade Bell are the two most recent LSC Offensive Players of the Week, while Vicky Back is the league leader in goals.
- A&M-Commerce has won their last three LSC games, outscoring opponents 11-2 in that span.
- The Lions have struggled to a 2-4-1 record on the road but are 2-1-1 in road conference games.
 
Lion Leaderboard
- Shots: Savannah Grasser, 61
- Goals: Vicky Back, 12
- Assists: Jade Bell, 8
- Points: Vicky Back, 28
- Saves: Courtnie Northern, 73
 
About the Mustangs (8-4-3, 3-3-2 LSC)
- Midwestern State is coming off a 2-1 victory over St. Mary's in non-conference play on Sunday, with Callie Briseno credited with the game winner.
- The Mustangs are 4-2-0 this season at home, including a 2-1-0 LSC mark. Their lone conference loss was Angelo State.
- MSU is ranked 7th in the most recent edition of the NCAA South Central Regional ranking.
 
Mustang Leaderboard
- Shots: Aly Wade, 46
- Goals: Destinee Williamson, 6
- Assists: Aly Wade, 4
- Points: Destinee Williamson, 12
- Saves: Courtney  Burnette, 62