Box ScoreSAN ANTONIO, Texas – The A&M-Commerce soccer team saw a four-game win streak come to a close Saturday, falling to St. Mary's by a tally of 1-0. With the loss, the Lions now stand at 4-2-0 for the year, while the Rattlers improve their record to 3-2-0.
Quotable- "We just weren't quite good enough tonight. Both teams had good chances to score. One of theirs went in and none of ours did. We just need to regroup and get ready for the start of conference play on Friday." – Lion head coach
Neil Piper Turning Point- Brittney Lacek's first goal of the year, a shot from outside the box, came in the 26th minute and held up for the Rattlers' third win of the season.
Summary- Lacek's score combined with a strong defensive effort from Rattler keepers Caitlin McCarrell and Alyssa Taramona kept the Lions off the scoreboard for just the second time this year.
Inside the Box Score- Both games the Lions have lost this season have come by a final of 1-0 (UC-Colorado Springs, St. Mary's). They have now been shutout three times in their last 19 contests.
- The Rattlers have won each of the last three meetings between the two teams in San Antonio.
- A&M-Commerce has outscored opponents 17-3 in 2015, including a 17-1 mark in their four victories.
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Courtnie Northern recorded three saves in the net for the Lions, the fifth time this year she has recorded at least that many.
- The Blue and Gold outshot their opponents 10-7, but the Rattlers had more shots on frame (4-3).
- A&M-Commerce also claimed a 5-2 edge in corner kicks.
- With the victory, the Rattlers stand at 3-5-2 all-time against the Lions.
Game Leaders – Lions- Shots –
Savannah Grasser, 3
- Saves –
Courtnie Northern, 3
Game Leaders – Rattlers- Shots – Brittney Lacek/Kristal Williams, 2
- Goals – Brittney Lacek, 1
- Saves – Alyssa Taramona, 3
- Points – Brittney Lacek, 2
Up Next- The Lions return to action on Friday, September 25, when they host Angelo State in the Lone Star Conference opener. The match is set to begin at 7 pm at Lion Soccer Field.
