Texas A&M Soccer Opens Exhibition Play with Win Over Rice

News release from Texas A&M Athletics:

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – MaKhiya McDonald scored the lone goal in nearly 50 minutes of play as the Texas A&M soccer team topped the Rice Owls, 1-0, in a weather shortened exhibition match Saturday evening at Ellis Field.

The teams were able to play just 4:49 before lightning strikes in the area caused a two-hour delay. The Aggies and Owls returned to pitch and played a 45-minute session.

Sydney Becerra found McDonald on a breakaway in the ninth minute to break the scoring seal. The Aggies outshot Rice, 10-1, including 4-0 in shots on goal.

The Aggies return to action Thursday when they travel to Dallas for a 7 p.m. match at SMU. The Maroon & White open the regular-season Thursday, Aug. 15 at Lamar and host Denver for the home opener Wednesday, Aug. 21.

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Head Coach G Guerrieri

On the match…

“It was a good run out for the first time out. Playing a match five games into preseason is a challenge, but it was a good challenge. I thought Rice was well organized, so now we have some video to look at to get better. To see ourselves and get better for the next test.

Senior MaKhiya McDonald

On starting fall competition…

“I’m really excited to start off on a good note – 1-0 vs. Rice. After a long delay, being able to get out there and score a breakaway goal, something I’ve been working on for four years was pretty nice.”

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