COMMERCE, TX. | Grambling State women's soccer battled throughout Thursday night's road match but came up just short in a 2-1 loss to the East Texas A&M Lions at Lion Soccer Field.
With the result, Grambling moves to 2-2-1 on the season while East Texas A&M improves to 2-2.
The Lions struck first in the 25th minute when Mya Mitchell converted a penalty kick to give East Texas A&M a 1-0 lead.
Grambling responded less than a minute later, as
Alana Aiken finished a pass from
Chloe Bryant to level the score at 1-1.
Both teams created chances in the first half, with Grambling firing eight shots and East Texas A&M attempting 10 however neither side could break the deadlock before halftime.
The second half remained tightly contested until the 81st minute, when Hannah Bell connected on a shot to push East Texas A&M back in front.
Grambling pressed for an equalizer in the closing minutes generating several looks at goal, but were unable to find a breakthrough.
Aiken's first-half goal highlighted the Tigers attack while goalkeeper
Kaia Bace collected three saves.
The Grambling back line held the Lions to just five shots on goal, with the late strike proving decisive.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Grambling State finished with 16 total shots, including eight on goal.
- East Texas A&M attempted 20 shots placing five on target.
- Kaia Bace tallied three saves while the Lions recorded seven.
- Both teams earned three corner kicks.
- Grambling was whistled for nine fouls, while East Texas A&M committed 10.
UP NEXT
Grambling State travels to Natchitoches, La. to face Northwestern State on Thursday, Sept. 4. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at the Lady Demon Soccer Complex.
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