COMMERCE– The Texas A&M University-Commerce soccer team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Texas Woman's on Thursday evening. After being tied at one entering halftime, the Lions surrendered a second half goal and could not get the goal they needed to extend play.
 
The loss brings the Lions to 6-4-1 on the season and 3-3 in the Lone Star Conference. The Pioneers improve to 10-2-0 and 6-1 in conference play.
 
The Lions return to action on Saturday with a match against No. 11 DBU. The match will be played at 1 p.m. at the Lion Soccer Field.
 
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HEAD COACH NEIL PIPER AFTER THE MATCH

 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Leslie Campuzano (Garland – Lakeview Centennial) netted her fifth goal of the season in the first half off of a free kick just outside the penalty box. She had two shots on goal in the match.
- Kara Blasingame (Oswego, Ill.) also had a shot on goal.
- Jen Peters (Allen) made three saves in the match.
- The Lions outshot TWU 10-7 in the match, and drew five corner kicks.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Pioneers got the first crack at the scoreboard, but Peters made two early saves to keep TWU off the board. The Pioneers found their opportunity in the 21st minute, as a long free kick was turned into a pass for a goal, giving TWU a 1-0 lead.
 
The Lions responded in the 31st minute. Drawing a foul just outside the penalty box, the Lions were awarded a free kick. Campuzano took the kick and rocketed a shot into the net, tying the match.
 
Neither team could find more opportunities as both midfields kept chances away from the goal. The game was tied at one going into halftime.
 
The Pioneers regained the lead early in the second half as a ball ricocheted off of several defenders before finding the feet of a TWU player, who found space for a shot.
 
The Lions looked to respond and had two good chances. Campuzano had a shot saved in the 73rd minute. The Lions had one final opportunity as a handball was called against TWU in the penalty area. Blasingame took the penalty kick but could not get the ball past the TWU keeper.
 
The Pioneers played keep away the rest of the match, escaping with the victory.