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AMCC AMCC (4-2-2)
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Winner Southeastern La. SLU (4-3-2)
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Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Sammeli’s Goal Propels SLU to Hard-Fought win over Islanders

Lady Lions battle past Islanders

HAMMOND, La. – Freshman Sage Sammeli scored a goal in the 65th minute on an assist from junior Amber Marinero to give the Southeastern Louisiana women's soccer team a thrilling 1-0 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Friday night at Strawberry Stadium.
 
The Lady Lions (5-3-2, 2-1-1 in the Southland) fought valiantly the entire night and was on the attack in the first half. SLU broke through when Sammeli snuck in front of the net and smacked it home for the game winner.
 
"It was just a great ball from Amber down the sideline," said Sammeli. "She gave me a great ball right at my feet and all I had to do was redirect it into the goal and next thing I knew it was in the back of the net."
 
Southeastern goal keeper Nadine Maher had seven saves as the sophomore from Dublin, Ireland continued her spectacular play and adding to her season total of 58 saves.
 
Marinero was terrific getting two shots that were just off the mark and putting constant pressure on the Islanders.
 
SLU was outshot 10-8 but made the most of their opportunities.
 
"We knew it was going to be a tough game," said SLU soccer head coach Chris McBride. "After last year's game (0-0 tie) that we would have to be defensively solid and force them into some long shots from 40 yards up."
 
The Lady Lions will be back in action Sunday at 1 p.m. against Houston Baptist.
 
"They (Houston Baptist) are one of the top teams in the conference," said McBride. "They beat Abilene Christian and SFA and we know we are going to have to be at our best on Sunday to get past them."
 
Links for live stats and video are available for Sunday's matches on the women's soccer schedule page at www.LionSports.net.
 
SCORE ONE MORE CLUB/S CLUB
 
Fans interested in becoming active supporters of the women's soccer program are encouraged to join the Score One More Club.  Lion alums are encouraged to join the exclusive S Club, which is restricted to Southeastern athletic letter winners.
 
All membership fees and donations to Score One More Club are available for the exclusive use of the Southeastern soccer program. Membership information is available by contacting the Lion Athletics Association at laa@southeastern.edu or (985) 549-5091 or visiting www.LionUp.com.
 
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