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Texas A&M Soccer

No. 4 Aggie Soccer posts 3-0 shutout of LSU in SEC opener

September 14, 2018
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The No. 4 Texas A&M soccer team (9-0, 1-0) defeated LSU (6-2, 0-1) 3-0 in the Aggies’ SEC opener behind goals from Addie McCain, Grace Piper, and Rheagen Smith.

The Aggies controlled possession throughout the match, pinging the ball around the pitch with ease. The maroon and white had several early chances on frame, however, their breakthrough goal came after Asdis Halldorsdottir was tripped just outside the LSU six-yard box and the Aggies were awarded a penalty kick.

Addie McCain slotted the kick into the right side netting in the 19th minute, notching her second goal of the season. McCain continued to fill in for Emily Bates who suffered a leg injury last Friday against Colorado College.

“I thought that our possession — especially in the first half was fantastic,” head coach G Guerrieri said. “Addie McCain was on another level.”

“I thought that our possession — especially in the first half was fantastic, Addie McCain was on another level."
- Head Coach G Guerrieri

The Aggies were able to extend their lead just two minutes later — as defender Kendall Ritchie launched a free kick into the LSU 18-yard box from the A&M half. Defensive midfielder Grace Piper was able to connect with the ball in the air and head it past the LSU keeper.

“I know exactly where Kendall is going to put it and the girl in front of me missed it and went right onto my head,” Piper said. “I kind of hit my spot and she delivered a great ball to my head.”

The maroon and white notched their third goal off of another set piece as Kendall Ritchie crossed a ball into the six-yard box. Forward Rheagen Smith was able to high-point the ball and slip it into the near post side-netting with her head. The Aggies success on set pieces was a result of a lot of practice in perfecting those opportunities.

“We really work on the set pieces towards the end of practice and Kendall is just so good at sending in balls that are on spot every time,” McCain said. “They’ve been super dangerous this year and we hope it’s something that we can continue to capitalize on.”

The A&M defensive line looked particularly stout as the LSU attack had some speedy forwards who got into a bit of a track meet with the Aggie defensive backs. The Tigers had some opportunities, however, weren’t able to capitalize or really give A&M keeper Cosette Morche a test.

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Sophomore Rheagen Smith netted the third and last goal of the game, sealing the deal for the Aggies.

“There’s just not that many people that are going to be able to run away from Jordan Hill, Briana Alston or Kendall Ritchie. Not only are they very athletic but they are reading the game really well,” Guerrieri said. “Morche

The win gives the Aggies a (9-0-0) start for the third time in program history.

“That’s a great way to start off SEC play. That’s a team that had shut out six opponents in a row so for us to be able to get three past them is terrific — on set pieces, a different type of goal,” Guerrieri said. “ I thought our girls did a good job of managing the game and making sure that we won on our terms.”   

The Aggies will return to Ellis Field on Sunday as they host No. 18 with kickoff slated for 1:00 p.m.

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No. 4 Aggie Soccer posts 3-0 shutout of LSU in SEC opener

3,596 Views | 4 Replies | Last: 5 yr ago by ConLaw
mullokmotx
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Actually, Rheagen Smith has replaced Emily Bates in the starting lineup, and Asdis Halldorsdottir has moved from forward to midfield. The second goal came on an assist by Brianna Alston.
Addie McCain has bee outstanding in the midfield playmaker role normally done by Emily Bates.
Fannie Luddite
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Who designed those unis? Looks like they are on break from the pen or something.
AzAg80
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Watched the game last night. There is a lot of talent on this team!
ConLaw
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Love the unis!
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