COMMERCE, Texas (Oct. 12, 2016) – Two goals by No. 24 Texas A&M-Commerce within the final six minutes sunk Texas Woman's University in a 2-0 loss Wednesday night on Lion Soccer Field.
The contest was a draw through 84 minutes until Vicky Back took a cross from the right side by Savannah Grasser and scored on a header. Three minutes later, Grasser was on the receiving end to poke in a goal on a cross by Jessica Coronado.
Chelsea Martin's opportunity to cut into the deficit on a penalty kick sailed high in the 88
th minute.
TWU (6-6-1, 2-5-1 LSC) took nine shots on the evening to 13 from the Lions (9-3-0, 6-1-0 LSC). TAMUC attempted two more shots on goal (7-to-5) and tried 10 corner kicks compared to three by the Pioneers.
Samantha Jimenez recorded five saves for TWU.
The Pioneers return home to TWU Soccer Field Sunday for a 2 p.m. contest versus Midwestern State for the annual "Kick for The Cure" game. Following the contest, a free youth clinic conducted by TWU players and coaches will be held for boys and girls in eighth grade or below.