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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – McNeese Cowgirl soccer (7-5-0, 2-1-0) picked up a 2-0 Southland Conference shutout victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (3-5-3, 0-2-1) Sunday afternoon, marking the Cowgirls' first win in Corpus Christi since 2023.

The Cowgirls struck first in the 36th minute when Alexandra Arvanitis found the back of the net to give McNeese a 1-0 advantage over the Islanders. 

Three minutes later, Gabbi Barusic connected with Sumayah Brown, who found the back of the net in the 39th minute to extend the Cowgirls' lead to 2-0 and provide the eventual game-winning goal.

Match Notes

• 18 different Cowgirls saw action against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
• Alexandra Arvanitis scored her first goal of the season in the 36th minute.
• Sumayah Brown scored her third goal of the season in the 39th minute.
• Gabbi Barusic was credited with her second assist of the season.
• Shannon Dempsey, Alexandra Arvanitis and Caitlyn Trosclair each played all 90 minutes for McNeese.
• The Cowgirls outshot the Islanders 13-10 and held a 7-5 advantage in shots on goal.
• Shannon Dempsey recorded five saves while earning her fourth shutout of the season.

Next Up
The Cowgirls will be back in action Friday, Oct. 2, when Nicholls travels to Lake Charles for a 6 p.m. kickoff.