SAN MARCOS, Texas – Goalkeeper
Caitlyn Draper set a career-high for the second consecutive match in saves (14), but No. 22 Texas State (7-3-2, 0-2-0) could not find an offensive rhythm and fell to San Diego State (7-3-1, 1-1-0) by a 1-0 final score on Sunday afternoon at the Bobcat Soccer Complex.
The two programs made its first-ever meeting, while the first half was highlighted by a strong Bobcat back line despite being outshot 12-5.
Caitlyn Draper made eight saves in the frame to take a scoreless contest into intermission.
After 76 minutes of scoreless battle, the Aztecs found the back of the net by way of a header set up by their 11th corner kick attempt deposited inside the box. The goal proved to be the difference in the match as San Diego State took the victory by a 1-0 final score.
By the numbers,
Caitlyn Draper posted double-digit saves for the second consecutive match and set a new career-high with 14 saves. The Aztecs placed 19 shots on frame in 22 attempts, to the Bobcats three on goal in nine total shots.
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Head Coach Steve Holeman
"That's a tough loss. We open up with two of the top teams in conference play, one at Utah State who hasn't lost a game at home in three years and come home to host a very good San Diego State team. They were the better team today. Unfortunately, I thought we defended well. We faced a lot of shots and
Caitlyn Draper was phenomenal in goal for the second time in a row. We have to be better on the attack moving forward."
UP NEXT
The Bobcats head west to take on Oregon State next Sunday, Oct. 11. Kickoff from Corvallis is slated for 3:00 p.m. CT.
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