Defensive Battle Ends in 0-0 Tie for A&M-Corpus Christi against NSU

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Each team had a few opportunities, but the game ended without a score 0-0 after 110 minutes between the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi soccer program and Northwestern State on Friday at Dugan Stadium.
 
A&M-Corpus Christi (2-3-2, 1-1-1 SLC) was awarded a free kick with the clocked stopped after a yellow card was issued to NSU (6-0-1, 4-0-1 SLC) with one second left in double overtime, but from about 35 yards out a low, line drive shot by senior Celia Hilsabeck was saved as time expired.
 
"Really proud of the soccer we played tonight. We started a little slow, but by overtime we were dominating one of the best teams in the conference," said head coach Craig Shaw.
 
It was the second 0-0 tie of the season for the Islanders after the same result happened at UTRGV on Feb. 10. A&M-Corpus Christi posted its fourth shutout of the season and second in a row after blanking Lamar 3-0 in its last outing.
 
Seven different Islanders fired a shot in the game including a pair from junior Reaghan Lang. A&M-Corpus Christi had more shots on goal than NSU 5-2. The Islanders also held a 5-4 edge in corner kicks, including three in the first overtime period.
 
Senior Kyleigh Hall submitted her third shutout in four starts this year. She made a pair of big saves in net to keep the game scoreless.
 
The Islanders are now 3-1-1 in their last five meetings against the Lady Demons.
 
Friday's game kicked-off a seven-game home stand for A&M-Corpus Christi, the longest in program history. The Islanders will be back at Dugan Stadium on Sunday when they host Central Arkansas at 1 p.m.
 
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