Story Headlines
- The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi soccer team defeated Prairie View A&M, 1-0, in double overtime on Friday night in Prairie View, Texas.
- With the win the Islanders move to 2-4 on the season, while Prairie View A&M moves to 1-5.
- Junior
Kayla Gove scored the game winning goal in the 110th minute of play.
- Tonight's match marked the first time Texas A&M Corpus Christi played in an overtime contest in 2019.
- The Islanders are now 3-0 all-time against the Panthers with tonight's win.
Key Islander Statistics
- Gove recorded the game winning goal with 16 second left on a corner kick which she sent to the lower left for the score.
- As a unit, the Islanders out shot the Panthers 17-9, including 13 shots on goal compared to Prairie View's three.
- In the second overtime period, Texas A&M Corpus Christi recorded four shots, while the defense held PVAMU to just one.
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Celia Hilsabeck led A&M Corpus Christi with three shots on goal.
Emma Gibbs,
Addison Urbanus and
Ana Recarte-Pacheco followed, as each recorded two shots on goal a piece.
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Mariah Ramon,
Samantha Palomino and
Abby Deakin each recorded a shot on goal.
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Kyleigh Hall recorded three saves in goal, picking up her second shut out in the last three contests.
Hear from the Head Coach
"This was a result we really deserved. We came together and fought as a team and never gave up. Prairie View did a great job of defending, but I am so proud of our ladies tonight for having the desire not to be happy with a tie." - Head Coach
Craig Shaw
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).
Up Next
- The Islanders will compete in the latest installment of the
South Texas Showdown, presented by
NavyArmy Community Credit Union when they take on UTRGV on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. in Edinburg, Texas. You may watch the match
here or view
live stats.
