HOUSTON, Texas | The Grambling State University women's soccer team scored midway through the first half, but could not hold on to the lead in a 1-1 draw against Texas Southern in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) game on Friday night at Campbell Road Sports Park.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- In the 24th minute,
Lizbeth Aguero put GSU up 1-0 with her third goal of the season.
- GSU's defense held TSU (2-7-2 overall, 1-2-2 SWAC) in check for the bulk of the contest, but in the 71st minute, TSU's Ari Mendez tied game at 1-1.
- Grambling State (2-6-2, 2-0-1) had opportunities to win the game in regulation, but couldn't convert multiple shots into goals.
- In overtime, GSU outshot TSU 11-1. However, they weren't able to breakthrough and put TSU away.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
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Rachel Pugh started in goal for Gramabling State and made one save
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Quinlan Warren, the SWAC Goalkeeper of the Week, also played in goal
- Alexis Espino recorded 21 saves in 110 minutes for Texas Southern
- Grambling State registered 44 shots, with 22 coming on frame
- TSU tallied nine shots, with seven on target
- GSU held a 5-1 advantage in corner kicks
- There were 25 total fouls called
- Grambling State has played in five overtime games this season, going 1-2-2
UP NEXT
Grambling State returns to action for another key SWAC game on Sunday at Prairie View A&M. The match is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. at the PVAMU Soccer Complex.
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