Season Opener at Ellis Field
Texas A&M's soccer program opened its 2027 campaign in convincing fashion, routing Incarnate Word 3-0 in an exhibition at Ellis Field.
From the first whistle the Aggies controlled possession, outshot the Cardinals 11-5 in the opening half and built a 2-0 lead by halftime.
Leah Diaz opened the scoring and later added an assist, while Holly Storer capped the scoring with her first goal of the season, marking her return to the lineup.
New Faces Make an Impact
Coach Bobby Shuttleworth praised the team's cohesion, noting the contributions of newcomers Ireland Churchill, Blake Hughes and Finley Lacher, who each logged points.
The Aggies' three goalkeepers combined for a clean sheet, with Makenna August making two saves in the first half before being relieved.
Overall Texas A&M outshot Incarnate Word 18-6, including a 6-2 edge in shots on goal, underscoring the dominance displayed.
Looking Ahead to Austin
The victory sets up a highly anticipated second exhibition against the Texas Longhorns in Austin on Saturday at 7 p.m., a rivalry that will test the Aggies' early-season form.