TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama women's soccer team fell Friday night to No. 8 Texas A&M by a final score of 2-0 at the Alabama Soccer Stadium.
The Aggies (5-1-0) got off to a hot start scoring in the opening minute, leaving the Crimson Tide (1-4-2) to chase the game the remaining 89. Texas A&M registered a corner kick within seconds, where Jimena Lopez redirected it onto the boot of Taylor Pounds for the first goal of the match.
Coming out of the half, Alabama was the more assertive side and held the majority of possession during the opening 15 minutes of play, spending most of its time in Texas A&M's defensive third.
In the 62nd, Riley Mattingly took a look from the top of the box nearly finding the corner, she finished with two shots on the night.
With UA fighting for an equalizer, the Aggies found a way to double their lead in the 67th minute, Barbara Oliveieri completed a give to Laney Carroll to make it 2-0, which would be the final score.
Behind the Box
- Throughout the match, Alabama received quality minutes from Felicia Knox within the midfield, as the rookie was instrumental in creating attacking opportunities from the center of the field as well as out along the touchlines.
- Knox finished the night with a pair of shots, while Macy Clem, Reyna Reyes and Carly Wyatt tallied a shot a piece.
- McKinley Crone had the aforementioned two saves in the loss.
- The Aggies held the advantage in shots on goal, 10-7 and led in corners 10-4.
Up Next
The Crimson Tide will wrap up the regular fall season at Auburn Nov. 8, before heading to the SEC Tournament in Orange Beach, Ala.
Get all the latest information on the team by following @AlabamaSoccer on Twitter and Facebook and AlabamaSoccer on Instagram. General athletic news can also be found at UA_Athletics on Twitter and Instagram and AlabamaAthletics on Facebook.
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