Laredo, Texas - In a thrilling women's college soccer match on October 21, 2023, at Dustdevil Field in Laredo, the Texas A&M International Dustdevils showcased their dominance with a 2-0 victory over the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds.
The first half of the game saw the Dustdevils seizing control of the match. In the 23rd minute,
Sammy Hecht of Texas A&M International delivered a precision strike into the net, expertly assisted by
Sierra Clarke.
Throughout the first half, Eastern New Mexico struggled to gain a foothold in the match, facing a relentless Dustdevils' offense. The first half concluded with the Dustdevils leading 1-0.
The second half continued in a similar fashion, with Texas A&M International maintaining their offensive pressure. In the 68th minute,
Louise Atkinson added to the Dustdevils' tally, with a goal assisted by
Blanca Osorio. The two-goal cushion further solidified the Dustdevils' dominance.
Eastern New Mexico fought valiantly but couldn't break through the resolute defense of the Dustdevils. The match concluded with a final score of 2-0 in favor of Texas A&M International.
Cautions were issued during the game, reflecting the competitive nature of the match. Sarah Tate of Eastern New Mexico received a caution in the 7th minute, and Sierra Villanueva received one in the 88th minute.
In terms of statistics, Texas A&M International showcased their offensive prowess, registering a total of 20 shots with 8 on target. Eastern New Mexico managed 5 shots, with all of them on target. The Dustdevils' goalkeeper made 5 saves, while the Greyhounds' goalkeeper made 6 saves. Corner kicks were evenly distributed between the two teams, with Texas A&M International having 2 and Eastern New Mexico having 1. The match also featured a total of 19 fouls, with Texas A&M International committing 8 and Eastern New Mexico committing 11.
The victory improved Texas A&M International's season record to 6-3-5 (4-2-3 LSC), while Eastern New Mexico continued to seek their second win of the season, with a record of 1-10-4 (0-8-1 LSC).
TAMIU will be in action next at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 28 at home against Oklahoma Christian.