COMMERCE, Texas – McNeese soccer fell in its final road match of the regular season to Texas A&M-Commerce 2-0 Friday night at Lion Soccer Field.
 
Score: Texas A&M-Commerce 2, McNeese 0
Location: Commerce, Texas • Lion Soccer Field
Records: McNeese 3-12-1 (0-6-1), A&M-Commerce 6-7-3 (5-1-1)

Coach Quote: "Commerce is near the top of the table for a reason. They are a very good, well organized team. I liked our grit and toughness and thought our first half was solid. They made some adjustments in the second half that gave us problems and prevented us from getting into the attack much, so there are definitely some things to learn from."
 
The Pitch Side:
• Dom Ducal took two shots on the night with both being on goal.
• Four other players each attempted at least one shot with Cass Romero and Karlyn Judge each having one on goal.
• McNeese was outshot by A&M-Commerce 22-6 in the 90 minutes of action.
• The Lions had 11 shots on goal to the Pokes' four.
• Jackie Kelly tallied 10 saves in the net.
• Kelly and Morgan Schooley each have active streaks of playing 720 consecutive minutes going back to the final non-conference match against Texas State.
 
How It Happened:
• Kristen Sueltz scored the first goal of the match with an assist by Mya Mitchell at the 30:06 mark.
• The Lions attempted 15 shots in the first half compared to McNeese's four.
• Kelly recorded six saves in the first half to Pacione's three.
• Texas A&M-Commerce took a 2-0 advantage off an own goal by the Cowgirls at 72:43.
• Kelly tallied another four saves in the second period.
 
Up Next: McNeese returns home for a three-match home stretch starting against Stephen F. Austin Friday, October 25 at Cowgirl Field.