DAYTON, Ohio – The University of Dayton women's soccer team (1-6-1) battled but fell 3-1 to No. 6 Texas A&M (7-1-0) Sunday at Baujan Field. The Aggies had a 2-0 lead at halftime. Sophomore
Alexis Kiehl scored her first goal of the season in the 73
rd minute to cut the lead in half, but A&M added an insurance goal in the 84
th minute.
STATS OF THE MATCH• Dayton's lone goal was on a set play. Senior
Nicole Waters served up a free kick which senior
Ashley Campbell headed towards goal, and Kiehl one-time volleyed it past the keeper.
• The nationally-ranked Aggies amassed 23 shots, including eight on goal.
• Texas A&M had a slight advantage on corner kicks, 5-4.
• Flyer freshman goalkeeper
Kaelyn Johns had five saves in goal.
UP NEXT• The Flyers hit the road for a pair of non-conference matches in California. First up is Cal Poly this Friday, Sept. 18 at 10 p.m. ET and then UC Santa Barbara on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. ET.
• UD opens the Atlantic 10 conference portion of its schedule on Oct. 1 at Saint Louis.
• Dayton won't play again at Baujan until Sunday, Oct. 4 when the Flyers take on George Mason at 1 p.m. The promotions for that match include: Greek Game, Pink Game, Breast Cancer Awareness Night, postgame autographs, sophomore poster give-away and soccer scarf punch cards (get your card punch eight times and receive a free Dayton Soccer Scarf).
