Game Notes COMMERCE, Texas – Two days after knocking off previously unbeaten Angelo State in the Lone Star Conference opener, the Lion soccer team looks to continue their success on Sunday against Midwestern State.
Youth Soccer Sunday- Commerce youth soccer players and coaches that wear their jersey receive free entry into the game.
- Lion players will be signing autographs after the game.
- Free posters will be available while they last.
Quotable- "It's always hard to play that Sunday game after an intense Friday game, so I almost think the road team has an advantage. Midwestern is a good, athletic team that beat us at home last year. Hopefully, we can play just as hard and get some breaks. " – Lion head coach
Neil Piper The Series- The Mustangs claim a record of 18-11-4 all-time against the Lions, including a series best seven consecutive wins from 2009 to 2013.
- At Lion Soccer Field, Midwestern is 5-9-1 dating back to the first meeting between the two teams in 1995.
About the Lions- The Lions enter play at 5-2-0 this year, including a 1-0-0 mark in LSC play.
- A&M-Commerce is coming off a 1-0 victory against #7 Angelo State, and the Lions have now defeated the Rambelles four straight times.
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Vicky Back scored her seventh goal of the year, a header that came after a perfectly executed corner kick from
Sarah Morris.
- Back currently leads the Lone Star Conference in points, goals, and game winners.
- Additionally, she has scored in four of the last five games. In each of the contests she has scored in this year, the Lions have won.
- The Lions have won their conference opener eight straight seasons, but haven't started 2-0-0 in league play at any point in that span.
- Senior goalkeeper
Courtnie Northern is fresh off her third shutout of the season after recording six saves against Angelo State.
- The Lions rank first in the league in fewest goals allowed (3), shutouts (4), corners (41), and fewest offside penalties (1).
- Set pieces continue to be a big portion of the Lion offense, as they have taken 44 against opponents' 27.
Lion Leaders- Shots:
Jade Bell, 25
- Goals:
Vicky Back, 7
- Points:
Vicky Back, 16
- Assists:
Jade Bell, 5
- Saves:
Courtnie Northern, 31
About the Mustangs-The Mustangs enter play at 3-2-1 this year, including an 0-1-0 mark in LSC play.
- Midwestern State is coming off a 2-1 loss against Texas Woman's in their LSC opener on Friday night.
- TWU's Madison Purdy got on the board just 46 seconds into the game before MSU tied the game 24 minutes later on an own goal.
- It was Brittany Jones taking a rebounded shot in the 36th minute that ultimately handed MSU their first conference loss of 2015.
- The Mustangs were able to control possession a majority of the first period and into the second half, attacking the TWU defense and pushing for an equalizer late.
- Midwestern State hasn't found a win in their conference opener since 2010, when they beat then-member Abilene Christian 2-1 in Abilene.
- The Mustangs are 2-1-1 away from Wichita Falls this year, outscoring opponents 6-4 in those contests.
Mustang Leaders- Shots: Destinee Williamson, 20
- Goals: Wade/Williamson, 2
- Points: Aly Wade, 5
- Assists: 7 players tied, 1
- Saves: Courtney Burnette, 28
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