Story Headlines
- The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi soccer team defeated No. 4 seed University of the Incarnate Word on penalty kicks, 4-2, in the quarterfinals of the Southland Conference Tournament on Wednesday night in Conway, Ark.Â
- With the win, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi advances to the tournament semifinals for the first time in program history.Â
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Abby Deakin opened the scoring for A&M-Corpus Christi with a goal in the 10th minute of the first half. Deakin's ninth goal of 2019 also set a new program record for goals scored in a single season.Â
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Dana Curtis followed in the opening minutes of the second half with a goal in the 50th minute off the assist from Deakin, giving the Islanders a 2-0 lead.Â
- After UIW's two late second half goals, the Islanders and Cardinals played to a double overtime draw at 2-2.Â
- A&M University-Corpus Christi would defeat UIW on penalty kicks 4-2 to advance to Friday's semifinals against top seeded Lamar.Â
Key Islander Statistics
- Both Deakin and Curtis led the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi offense with a goal each. Deakin also collected an assist.
- Deakin collected two shots on goal, while
Emma Gibbs and Curtis each put a shot on frame.Â
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Kayla Gove attempted two shots, while
Celia Hilsabeck,
Shayla Spearman,
Samantha Palomino and
Sydney Demski all recorded a shot.Â
- As a team, the Islanders recorded 10 total shots with four coming on frame.Â
- Freshman goalkeeper
Kassie Rembisz started her first career game in goal tonight, collecting 13 saves against 27 shots faced in a full 110 minutes of play.Â
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@IslandersSoccer) and like their Facebook page (
Islanders Soccer).
Up Next
- A&M-Corpus Christi advances to the semifinals where they will face top seeded Lamar University on Friday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. in Conway, Ark.. Fans may watch the match live by clicking
here or follow live stats
here.Â
