Islanders Drop SLC Opener after Lamar Breaks Through in Second Half

BEAUMONT, Texas – Tied at halftime, Lamar struck three times in the second to grab a 3-0 decision from the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi soccer program on Friday at the LU Soccer Complex.
 
The goal for Lamar (2-1, 1-1 SLC) in the 55th minute was the first A&M-Corpus Christi (1-3-1, 0-1 SLC) conceded in 279 minutes.
 
"So proud of the ladies. It was probably the best soccer game I have been apart of in the SLC. Whoever scored first was probably going to win it. After they scored, we went after it as I'd rather lose 3-0 going for the win than sit at 1-0. This time it didn't work but other times it will," said head coach Craig Shaw.
 
The Islanders were led offensively by seniors Celia Hilsabeck and Kayla Gove who registered four shots apiece. Senior Abby Deakin fired three shots.
 
Deakin, junior Siri O'Donnell and freshman Herrera all played the full 90 minutes for the Islanders, who were playing their first game in 13 days due to one COVID-19 and two weather related postponements.
 
A&M-Corpus Christi held a 5-4 edge in corner kicks against the defending SLC champions.
 
The goal scorers were Lamar were Esther Okoronkwo in the 55th minute, Christine Kitaru in the 82nd minute and Madison Ledet in the 89th minute.
 
The Islanders will close out the weekend with another road game Sunday at 1 p.m. at McNeese.
 
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