COMMERCE, Tex.—The Westminster women's soccer team (0-1-0) began the 2018 season on the road against Texas A&M-Commerce (1-0-0).
Westminster was an offensive threat and created several chances. The Griffins out shot the home side six to three in the first half and had one corner. Sophomore
Ellie Echeverio scored her first goal of the season in the 31
st minute and gave Westminster the lead, 1-0. The lead only held for five minutes as the Lions equalized.
The Griffins continued to control the game offensively and out shot the Lions six to two in the second half but were unable to score a game winner.
The game took a turn in overtime and Texas A&M out shot Westminster three to one forcing senior goalkeeper
Hillary Weixler into two saves before scoring the deciding goal in the 110
th minute off of a corner kick.
The Griffins outshot the lions during regulation 12 to five. Juniors
McKell Kellogg and Sky Jefferies led the team with two shots each and both shots on goal. Freshman
Brynnae Braun had two shots, one on goal, and Echeverio scored her only shot. Junior
Gabriella Riche was credited with an assist.
The Griffins play Texas Women's College on Monday and returns to Dumke Field to host Notre Dame de Namur on Thursday and Texas Women's College on the following Monday.
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