Texas A&M
Rice
Match Day Preview: Rice
Aug 20, 2016 | Soccer
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The No. 8 Texas A&M Aggies return to action Sunday with a 6 pm match against the Rice Owls at Ellis Field.
Texas A&M is coming off a spirited effort as they dropped a 1-0 decision to No. 1 Florida State despite owning advantages in shots (11-10), shots-on-goal (4-2) and corner kicks (6-4).
The Maroon and White are looking to extend an impressive string against Lone Star foes. The Aggies are 24-0-5 (.914) against in-state rivals since 2008, including an 11-0-4 record against their former Big 12 Conference colleagues. Last season, Texas A&M went 3-0-0 against teams from Texas, toppling Rice (4-2), Abilene Christian (4-1) and North Texas (2-1).
Rice had their season opener at SMU washed out due to inclement weather.
On Sunday night, Texas A&M will face an Aggie legend as Nicky (Thrasher) Adams skippers the Rice Owls. Last fall, Adams was inducted into the Texas A&M Lettermen's Association Hall of Fame. The former Nicky Thrasher while at Texas A&M from 1997-2001, Adams was a star forward that helped guide the Aggies to three Big 12 Conference titles and an NCAA Championship Elite Eight appearance.
FOLLOW THE ACTION
Sunday's match is available digitally on mobile devices, tablets, PCs and connect-TVs for SEC Network subscribers whose cable/satellite packages allow access to SEC Network+ through the WatchESPN app and SECSports.com. David Ellis (play-by-play) and Kristi Leonard (color) will be on the call. The match can also be heard locally on 1550 AM and worldwide with 12thMan.com/listen. Updates will also be available at www.twitter.com/@aggiesoccer
BE Ready. Be Clear. Be Fast.
Texas A&M Athletics is committed to providing the 12th Man with the safest environment possible at its athletic venues. Be prepared on game day by reviewing the 12-1-1 Gig 'Em Rule. Visit www.12thman.com/beclear for all information regarding the clear bag policy, which will go in to affect beginning August 2016 for ALL Texas A&M Athletics home events.
