THE RECAP
On a cloudy day at Sigma Beta Chi Field, the Rattlers played a complete game from start to finish to earn a 3-1 win over Texas A&M International. The Rattlers started the scoring on a penalty kick from Megan Copeland that bent into the left corner of the net, freezing the goalkeeper to gain a 1-0 lead. The Dustdevils answered back with a goal of their own in the 32nd minute, tying the game.
The Rattlers took control from there and never let up. Miranda Narvaez took the ball at the start of the second half from midfield into the box, nailing a goal into the top right corner out of the goalkeeper's reach in the 46th minute. In the 84th minute, Alexis Lawrence received a cross from a corner kick, and headed it in through a group of defenders. The Ratters dominated in all aspects of the game leading to a win and a 6-4-1 record.
THREE THINGS TO KNOW
- The Rattlers controlled the possession of the game, outshooting the Dustdevils 22-12.
- The Dustdevils played a physical game, earning 19 fouls while The Rattlers only received 8.
- The Rattlers lead the head-to-head series 30-6-1.
COACH DRIGGS ON WEDNESDAY'S GAME
"We definitely played hard. TAMIU is a better team than their record shows. They are very well-coached. To get an early goal really helped and got us off to a good start. The creativity in the second half really helped us get the ball forward faster. It was an overall great team win."
UP NEXT
St. Mary's head to Oklahoma City for a matchup with the Eagles' of Oklahoma Christian. Kickoff is set for Saturday, October 16th at 1 p.m.
