COMMERCE, Texas – The Lion soccer team collected their second win in three days on Sunday afternoon, defeating Emporia State 2-1 at Lion Soccer Field. The loss broke a season-opening three game winning streak for the Hornets, while the Lions have now won their last two matches.
Quotable- "We played well the first fifteen minutes, and we could have been up two or three goals. We missed some really good chances. From that point on, it was an even game against a good team. Give credit to Emporia. It was a fight, but we survived." – Lion head coach
Neil Piper Turning Point-
Savannah Grasser's third goal of the year came on a penalty kick in the 43rd minute, giving the Lions a 2-1 lead that held up for the rest of the game.
Summary-
Vicky Back started the scoring 4:30 into the game, and
Madison Cordts was credited with the assist.
- Emporia State's Grace Linton responded 20 minutes later, firing the equalizer to seemingly shift the momentum.
- After a foul inside the box, Grasser made the penalty kick to give the Lions a 2-1 lead.
Inside the Box Score- Grasser's game winner is her second of the year. She leads the team in that category.
- Entering this season, Back had recorded four career goals for the Lions. She has five in her last two games this season and leads the team.
- The Lions outshot their guests 17-11, including an 8-4 mark on frame.
- A&M-Commerce was offsides for the first time in 2015.
- Lion keeper
Courtnie Northern needed only three saves to earn the victory, while her Hornet counterpart recorded six.
- The Lions have not trailed at any point over their last two games, outscoring opponents 12-1 in that span.
Looking Ahead- The Blue and Gold return to action on Tuesday, when they host Lubbock Christian at 3:00 pm. The Lions are 2-0-0 so far this season at Lion Soccer Field
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