BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – MaKhiya McDonald scored the lone goal in nearly 50 minutes of play as the Texas A&M soccer team topped the Rice Owls, 1-0, in a weather shortened exhibition match Saturday evening at Ellis Field.
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The teams were able to play just 4:49 before lightning strikes in the area caused a two-hour delay. The Aggies and Owls returned to pitch and played a 45-minute session.
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Sydney Becerra found McDonald on a breakaway in the ninth minute to break the scoring seal. The Aggies outshot Rice, 10-1, including 4-0 in shots on goal.
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The Aggies return to action Thursday when they travel to Dallas for a 7 p.m. match at SMU. The Maroon & White open the regular-season Thursday, Aug. 15 at Lamar and host Denver for the home opener Wednesday, Aug. 21.
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TEXAS A&M QUOTE
Head Coach G Guerrieri
On the match...
"It was a good run out for the first time out. Playing a match five games into preseason is a challenge, but it was a good challenge. I thought Rice was well organized, so now we have some video to look at to get better. To see ourselves and get better for the next test."
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Senior MaKhiya McDonald
On starting fall competition...
"I'm really excited to start off on a good note – 1-0 vs. Rice. After a long delay, being able to get out there and score a breakaway goal, something I've been working on for four years was pretty nice."
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The teams were able to play just 4:49 before lightning strikes in the area caused a two-hour delay. The Aggies and Owls returned to pitch and played a 45-minute session.
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Sydney Becerra found McDonald on a breakaway in the ninth minute to break the scoring seal. The Aggies outshot Rice, 10-1, including 4-0 in shots on goal.
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The Aggies return to action Thursday when they travel to Dallas for a 7 p.m. match at SMU. The Maroon & White open the regular-season Thursday, Aug. 15 at Lamar and host Denver for the home opener Wednesday, Aug. 21.
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TEXAS A&M QUOTE
Head Coach G Guerrieri
On the match...
"It was a good run out for the first time out. Playing a match five games into preseason is a challenge, but it was a good challenge. I thought Rice was well organized, so now we have some video to look at to get better. To see ourselves and get better for the next test."
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Senior MaKhiya McDonald
On starting fall competition...
"I'm really excited to start off on a good note – 1-0 vs. Rice. After a long delay, being able to get out there and score a breakaway goal, something I've been working on for four years was pretty nice."