NATCHITOCHES, La. – A goal in the third minute of Sunday afternoon's match between the Texas A&M University-Commerce soccer team and the Northwestern State Lady Demons was the difference, giving the host, Lady Demons, a 1-0 win at the Lady Demon Soccer Complex.
The Lions fall to 4-4-1 in Southland Conference play, with just three matches left in the regular season. A&M-Commerce is now tied for fifth place in the standings with McNeese, both teams have 13 points. The Lady Demons are 5-2-2 in conference play and their 17 points are five points behind SLC-leading Lamar.
"It was tough today battling against a good team that came into the game rested and waiting for us," said coach
Ashley Gordon. "The women competed for every blade of grass on the pitch today."
"We knew the game would come down to set pieces which unfortunately our opponent executed an early opportunity. We return to Commerce with work to do in order to prepare for our next game. "
The 2022 Southland Conference Soccer Tournament takes place in Natchitoches from November 2-6, with the top-seven teams making the tournament.
The Lady Demons scored the only goal of the day in the third minute with Hallie Field scoring via an assist from Gracie Armstrong. A throw-in by Northwestern State was thrown towards Armstrong, who drew an extra defender and passed it to Field with a clear look at goal.
A&M-Commerce was held to just five shots on goal, with two going on goal.
Ashley Campuzano (Dallas – Atlas Prep),
Karalie Morrison (Colleyville Heritage),
Kaitlyn Valaitis (Rowlett – Sachse),
Mindy Shoffit (Wichita Falls – Rider), and
Mya Mitchell (Dallas – Mesquite Horn) had the shots for the Lions, with Morrison and Shoffit's shots going on goal, which were both saved by Chloe DeShazer.
Jen Peters (Allen) started in net for the Lions and played the first half, recorded three saves, and allowed the lone goal of the match.
Gillian McKenzie (Mesquite Horn) did not see a shot on goal in the second half. Northwestern State had 12 shots in the match, with four going on goal. Field had four shots.
UP NEXT
The Lions play their final two road matches of the regular season next weekend at Incarnate Word on Friday at 6:30 p.m. and at Houston Christian on Sunday at 1 p.m.
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