Story Headlines
- The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi soccer team seized its first victory of the season behind a physical performance Friday evening at the Dr. Jack Dugan Soccer and Track & Field Stadium, knocking off Texas State in a 1-0 shutout.
- The match marked the second in the Islanders' four-game home stand as the team improved to 1-2-0 overall.
- Senior
Kaitlyn Joy served up the match's lone goal in stunning fashion just about nine minutes into the second half, dropping a kick from well outside the left edge of the box over the keeper's head and into the net.
- With the win locked up, A&M-Corpus Christi evens the series against the Bobcats, 2-2-0. The victory also marks the second consecutive over Texas State.
- The fan base continued to showcase its support for the Islanders, turning out 617 in the win.
Key Islander Statistics
- The Islanders' offense composed a more efficient attack than in the unit's two previous matches, notching nine total shots with five on goal.
- Texas A&M-Corpus Christi tied a season high with three corner kicks.
- Sophomore
Abby Deakin and Joy led the group with two shots apiece while five other Islanders took attempts as well.
- The defensive line kept Texas State at bay throughout the matchup while sophomore
Kyleigh Hall grabbed six saves.
Up Next
- The Islanders continue their four-match home stand Sunday, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. with rival UT-Rio Grande Valley, facing off with the Vaqueros in the South Texas Showdown. Fans can find the 2018 promotional schedule
HERE.
Stay Social
- For more information on Islanders women's soccer, follow the team on Twitter (@IslandersSoccer), Instagram (@IslandersSoccer) and like their Facebook page (Islanders Soccer).
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