SAN MARCOS, Texas (KBTX) – Despite striking within the opening minute and holding two separate leads, the Texas A&M soccer team suffered a 3-2 defeat to Texas State on Wednesday night in San Marcos. This was Texas State’s first win over the Aggies (A&M now holds a 4-1-1 series lead). Here is a brief game rundown.
Why did A&M lose?
Despite holding leads of 1-0 and 2-1, the Aggies conceded two goals in the final 12 minutes. A costly late error in the 87th minute, when a dropped ball by freshman keeper Makenna August was recovered for a walk-in goal by Texas State’s Victoria Meza, sealed the Bobcats’ first-ever victory over Texas A&M.
Who stood out?Trinity Buchanan (A&M): Scored her team-leading third goal of the season just 40 seconds in, marking the fifth-quickest goal in program history.Ireland Churchill (A&M): The freshman headed in her first career collegiate goal off a corner kick in the 55th minute to temporarily retake the lead.Victoria Meza (Texas State): Capitalized on opportunities to score a brace, including the game-winner.What was a key stat?
8 to 5. Despite the Aggies dominating overall shots 17-11, Texas State was far more efficient, putting 8 shots on goal compared to A&M’s 5.
What’s next?
The Aggies (1-2) return to College Station to host Sam Houston for their home opener at Ellis Field this Saturday at 8 p.m.
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