Story Headlines
- The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi soccer team defeated UTRGV, 1-0, in the
South Texas Showdown, presented by
NavyArmy Community Credit Union on Sunday night in Edinburg, Texas.
- With tonight's win, the Islanders move to 3-4 on the season, while UTRGV now stands at 3-2-1.
- Sunday's contest marks Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's first win in program history over the Vaqueros.
- Head Coach
Craig Shaw has now tied the all-time record for coaching wins in Islanders soccer history.
- UTRGV had over nearly 400 minutes of scoreless play prior to tonight's match against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. The last team to score on the the Vaqueros was the University of Miami on August 22nd.
Key Islander Statistics
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Kyleigh Hall made seven saves in goal, marking her third shut out in the last four matches.
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Dana Curtis recorded the lone goal of the match in the 16th minute of play, with the assist coming from
Abby Deakin.
- Curtis led the Islanders with two shots taken, both being put on frame.
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Celia Hilsabeck recorded two shots, while
Emma Gibbs and
Kayla Gove each recorded a shot apiece.
- The Islanders defensive line consisted of
Shayla Spearman,
Megan Dodd,
Alana Mangan, Jaedyn Johnson and
Maddie Janolo.
Hear from the Head Coach
- "The Ladies fought so hard for this historical win. UTRGV had Friday off while we went to double overtime. They are an amazing attacking team and threw everything at us. But despite being exhausted we came together as one, and I am so proud." - Coach 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 next face Incarnate Word Friday, Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. in San Antonio, Texas. You may watch the match
here or view
live stats.
