COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M defender Jimena Lopez was named the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week the SEC announced Monday.
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Lopez was honored for her performances in the Aggies' two victories in California over the weekend.
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In her Aggie debut Friday, Lopez launched a missile into the back of the net from 18 yards in the 94th minute for the golden goal in A&M's 1-0 victory against Pepperdine. The Mexico City product buried a penalty kick in the 65th minute of Sunday's 2-0 win against San Diego.
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Lopez played left back for all 184 minutes of play as the Aggies' defense stymied their two opponents, holding them to a combined four shots on goal.
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Texas A&M returns to action Saturday when the Aggies host the Oregon Ducks in an 8 pm contest at Ellis Field.
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Lopez was honored for her performances in the Aggies' two victories in California over the weekend.
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In her Aggie debut Friday, Lopez launched a missile into the back of the net from 18 yards in the 94th minute for the golden goal in A&M's 1-0 victory against Pepperdine. The Mexico City product buried a penalty kick in the 65th minute of Sunday's 2-0 win against San Diego.
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Lopez played left back for all 184 minutes of play as the Aggies' defense stymied their two opponents, holding them to a combined four shots on goal.
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Texas A&M returns to action Saturday when the Aggies host the Oregon Ducks in an 8 pm contest at Ellis Field.
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