News release from Texas A&M Athletics:
The Texas A&M soccer team came up short in a 1-0 hard nose battle against the No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks during the annual Turn It Gold Match on Sunday evening.
In a defensive showdown that produced just three shots-on-goal total, the Razorbacks struck early when Vailana Tu’ua found the back of the net in the 11th minute. Despite outshooting Arkansas 10-4, the Aggies were unable to find the equalizer.
A&M’s best chance came in the 88th minute when Trinity Buchanan’s corner connected with Kennedy Clark, who sent a cross into the box. Kaylee Noble ripped a shot toward the top center of the goal, but it was tipped over the crossbar by the keeper.
Both squads played physically, finishing even in fouls (12-12). The Aggies dropped to 3-4-3 overall, including 0-3-0 in the SEC while Arkansas improved to 5-2-2 and 3-0-0 in league action.
