COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Texas A&M Aggies close the books on their spring training sessions Saturday when they host the Northwestern State Lady Demons in a 7 pm match at Ellis Field. There will be no admission fee for the match.
The Aggies have played four exhibition matches this spring. The started with a 2-2 draw against the Houston Cougars and ended February with a 2-0 win against Lamar. A short-handed A&M squad, missing five starters due to international stints and injuries, dropped a 3-1 decision to Oklahoma State. In their most recent outing, the Aggies lost a 5-0 contest to professional side Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League.
With a handful of starters out of action for the spring, the freshmen have gotten a chance to shine. Jordan Hill has led the squad in scoring with three goals. Bri Davis has also added a tally.
Last season, Northwestern State finished 5-10-4 overall, including 2-6-3 in the Southland Conference. The teams squared off last August in the second game of the 2015 season with A&M winning 3-0 on goals by Haley Pounds, Mikaela Harvey and Janae Cousineau. Taylor Saucier and Mia Hummel combined on the shutout.
The Aggies finished the 2015 season ranked No. 9 in the NSCAA Coaches Poll and posted a 17-7-2 record. The Maroon and White appeared in their 21st consecutive NCAA Division I Championship, advanced to the Second Round for the 18th consecutive year, appeared in the Sweet 16 for the 14th time in program history and earned their sixth Elite Eight showing.
The Aggies have played four exhibition matches this spring. The started with a 2-2 draw against the Houston Cougars and ended February with a 2-0 win against Lamar. A short-handed A&M squad, missing five starters due to international stints and injuries, dropped a 3-1 decision to Oklahoma State. In their most recent outing, the Aggies lost a 5-0 contest to professional side Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League.
With a handful of starters out of action for the spring, the freshmen have gotten a chance to shine. Jordan Hill has led the squad in scoring with three goals. Bri Davis has also added a tally.
Last season, Northwestern State finished 5-10-4 overall, including 2-6-3 in the Southland Conference. The teams squared off last August in the second game of the 2015 season with A&M winning 3-0 on goals by Haley Pounds, Mikaela Harvey and Janae Cousineau. Taylor Saucier and Mia Hummel combined on the shutout.
The Aggies finished the 2015 season ranked No. 9 in the NSCAA Coaches Poll and posted a 17-7-2 record. The Maroon and White appeared in their 21st consecutive NCAA Division I Championship, advanced to the Second Round for the 18th consecutive year, appeared in the Sweet 16 for the 14th time in program history and earned their sixth Elite Eight showing.