COMMERCE – The East Texas A&M University soccer team played A&M-Corpus Christi to a 1-1 tie Thursday night at the Lion Soccer Field.
The Lions held a 17-11 shot advantage and put seven shots on goal, while the Islanders finished with four shots on goal. The Lions have recorded at least seven shots on goal in three consecutive matches.
East Texas A&M generated the main attacking pressure of the first half but could not break through, finishing the half with nine shots and three saved attempts.
Allyson Reed (Cleburne) accounted for five of those shots, including two on goal, while
Kristen Sueltz (The Colony) also forced a save early.
Emmy Finlinson (Eagle Mountain, Utah) made a save in the 44th minute, and the half ended scoreless.
The Islanders took the lead in the 48
th minute on a goal from Ashley Wilson. The goal was not initially allowed due to Wilson being offsides but was later overturned following a challenge. The Lions answered in the 65
th minute when Sueltz scored from an assist from
Addisen Ramirez (Waxahachie) on a free kick to tie the match at 1-1.
After falling behind, the Lions generated four shots and a corner between 50:08 and 59:08, with
Addison Eli (Tyler – Grace Community) and
Lena Junior (Frisco – Liberty) forcing saves. Finlinson added saves at 60:10 and 61:01, and the match finished tied 1-1.
Sueltz scored a match-tying goal and finished with five shots, including two on goal. Sueltz has scored at least one goal in two consecutive matches. Reed led the Lions with six shots and put two on frame. Finlinson played all 90 minutes in goal and made three saves.
The Lions are 3-7-4 overall and 2-3-1 in Southland Conference play. The Islanders are 4-7-4 overall and 1-4-2 in conference play.
UP NEXT
The Lions travel to face HCU next Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Sorrels Field in Houston.
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