COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Three different Aggies found the back of the net as Texas A&M notched a 3-1 win over the Lamar Cardinals in an exhibition match Friday at Ellis Field.
Lamar drew first blood in the 20th minute with a goal by Lucy Ashworth, but the Aggies responded with three goals in the next eight minutes.
Jimena Lopez, who is fresh off a training camp with the Mexican National Team, scored the equalizer in the 23rd minute, converting a penalty kick. Abby Grace Cooper put in the go-ahead goal in the 24th minute on a cross from Lopez. Addie McCain punched in the insurance goal in the 28th minute with an assist by Cienna Arrieta.
Jordan Burbank spelled Olivia Ausmus in goal at the intermission and blanked the Cardinals in the second half.
UP NEXT
The Aggies return to action Friday with a 7:30 p.m. contest against the Baylor Bears at Ellis Field.
TEXAS A&M QUOTES
Head Coach G Guerrieri
On the match...
"It was great for us to be outside playing on such a beautiful night at Ellis Field. We were pleased to see our ladies play some really attractive soccer. The ball movement was quick and precise and there was some great work off the ball by our ladies."
On responding to Lamar's goal…
"We are just getting started with the non-traditional season, so this is still a starting point for us. Lamar scored a great goal, but we responded well, scoring two within the next five minutes."
On adding the newcomers to the mix...
"It was nice seeing all our healthy players in the lineup tonight. Three newcomers – Ali Russell, Katie Smith and Daria Britton made their Ellis Field debuts tonight and played really well."
Aggies Open Spring Slate with 3-1 Win over Lamar
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Three different Aggies found the back of the net as Texas A&M notched a 3-1 win over the Lamar Cardinals in an exhibition match Friday at Ellis Field.