Soccer Falls In Season Opener

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A pair of second half goals was the difference as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi handed TSU soccer a 2-0 defeat on Thursday evening.
 
TSU newcomer Alessandra Bastidas had a busy night as she recorded four saves within the first four minutes of the match. TSU would record its first shot nearly 10 minutes in on a Kennedy Tristan attempt as both teams would settle down for a scoreless first half.
 
Both teams traded shots early in the second half but the Islanders struck first in the 61^st minute for a 1-0 lead. They would add another goal 10 minutes later which would mark the final score.
 
Hajar Benjoud and Kaila Smith led TSU with two shots apiece. Bastidas finished with 14 saves in 90 minutes of action.
 
TSU is back in action Sunday at 11 a.m. against Abilene Christisn for a home match inside Durley Stadium.