COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Texas A&M Aggies close out the home portion of their regular-season schedule Sunday as they host the No. 11 Auburn Tigers at 5 p.m. on Ellis Field.
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The Aggies are looking to build momentum after a 2-1 overtime victory against the Kentucky Wildcats last Thursday. Texas A&M can secure a spot in the SEC Tournament with a victory Sunday. With two matches remaining in the regular-season, the Aggies are four points ahead of LSU and Georgia for the final spot in the tournament.
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Texas A&M's defense has stood out in 2016, ranking second in the SEC in goals-against average (0.91). Danielle Rice ranks third in the SEC in goals-against average (0.91) and shutouts (5). Offensively, Haley Pounds ranks fifth in the SEC in assists (7) and eighth in points (19).
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Auburn enters Sunday's match in second place in the SEC (8-1-0), one game behind first-place South Carolina in the standings. The Tigers have won seven consecutive SEC matches, the longest league win streak in program history.
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Sunday's match is being televised nationally on the SEC Network. Trey Bender (play-by-play) and Jordan Angeli (color) will be handling the call. The match will be available digitally on mobile devices and connect-TVs for SEC Network subscribers whose cable/satellite packages allow access to SEC Network+ through the WatchESPN app and SECSports.com. Fans can listen to both matches locally on 1550 AM or worldwide on 12thMan.com/Listen.
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PROMOTIONS
Sunday, October 23 vs. Auburn – 5:00 p.m.
Spooky Sunday
- Final day for Kids' Corner will have a candy grab bag station, guess the candy corn, inflatable and more
- Show off your costume early – best student costume wins a gift card
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The Aggies are looking to build momentum after a 2-1 overtime victory against the Kentucky Wildcats last Thursday. Texas A&M can secure a spot in the SEC Tournament with a victory Sunday. With two matches remaining in the regular-season, the Aggies are four points ahead of LSU and Georgia for the final spot in the tournament.
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Texas A&M's defense has stood out in 2016, ranking second in the SEC in goals-against average (0.91). Danielle Rice ranks third in the SEC in goals-against average (0.91) and shutouts (5). Offensively, Haley Pounds ranks fifth in the SEC in assists (7) and eighth in points (19).
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Auburn enters Sunday's match in second place in the SEC (8-1-0), one game behind first-place South Carolina in the standings. The Tigers have won seven consecutive SEC matches, the longest league win streak in program history.
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Sunday's match is being televised nationally on the SEC Network. Trey Bender (play-by-play) and Jordan Angeli (color) will be handling the call. The match will be available digitally on mobile devices and connect-TVs for SEC Network subscribers whose cable/satellite packages allow access to SEC Network+ through the WatchESPN app and SECSports.com. Fans can listen to both matches locally on 1550 AM or worldwide on 12thMan.com/Listen.
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PROMOTIONS
Sunday, October 23 vs. Auburn – 5:00 p.m.
Spooky Sunday
- Final day for Kids' Corner will have a candy grab bag station, guess the candy corn, inflatable and more
- Show off your costume early – best student costume wins a gift card