November 28, 2011
LIONS 2011-2012 WOMEN'S SOCCER SEASON RECAP
A&M-Commerce ends their season with a 8-9-2 record barely falling under .500 for only the second time in Coach Piper’s 14 year career. A&M-Commerce worked their way past the LSC Conference Championship Quarter Finals with an extremely young team, but falling in the LSC Conference Championship Semi-Finals, to the undefeated Wildcats of Abilene Christian 2-0.
November 15, 2011
MINDE NAMED DAKTRONICS SECOND TEAM ALL-SOUTH CENTRAL REGION
A&M-Commerce sophomore Brionna Minde has been named to the Daktronics Women's Soccer South Central Region Second Team, announced today. She becomes the first Lion to earn All-Region honors since teammate Devon Herrman picked up second team honors in 2009.
November 7, 2011
FOUR LIONS NAMED TO CAPITAL ONE ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT TEAMS
Four A&M-Commerce players have been named to the Captial One Academic All-District soccer teams.
November 4, 2011
LIONS FALL IN LSC SEMIFINALS AGAINST TOP SEEDED ABILENE CHRISTIAN, 2-0
A&M-Commerce finished their season off with a tough loss to the undefeated Wildcats of Abilene Christian in the Semi-finals of the LSC Championship Tournament. This is the third game the Lions have lost to Abilene Christian this season.
November 3, 2011
LIONS WIN A THRILLING SHOOT-OUT OVER RAMBELLES IN LSC QUARTERFINAL
A&M-Commerce finished their first Conference Championship game in a thrilling shoot out victory over the Ram Belles of Angelo State University. This victory for the Lions has ended Angelo State’s season and defeated them for the third time this season. It will also launch the Lions into the semi-finals against Abilene Christian who are the number 1 seeded team.
November 2, 2011
McCARTY PICKS UP LONE STAR CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONOR
Lion senior Jordan McCarty has been named the Lone Star Conference's Co-Offensive Player of the Week, announced today by league officials.
November 2, 2011
HANDFUL OF LIONS EARN LONE STAR CONFERENCE POSTSEASON ACCOLADES
Four Lions were named All-Lone Star Conference while a pair were named to the All-Academic Team, announced tonight by league officials at the Lone Star Conference soccer banquet in Abilene.
October 31, 2011
LIONS GEAR UP FOR ANGELO STATE IN 2011 LSC CHAMPIONSHIP
The Lions have been placed as the 4th seed and they will take on 5th seeded Angelo State University in Abilene, Christian. The game will take place on November 3rd at 1:30 p.m. Whoever of the two wins this conference Tournament match will result in a match against top ranked seed Abilene Christian on their home field. When the Lions continue on they will face off against the number 1 seeded Abilene Christian on November 4th at 2:30 p.m.
October 28, 2011
DEVON HERRMAN PROVIDES US WITH SOME LION LEADERSHIP INSIGHT
COMMERCE, Texas – Senior Forward Devon Herrman finishing up her final season with the Lions took some time to give us some perspective on her approach to being a successful soccer leader. Herrman transferred over from Southern Methodist University to provide an amazing spark to the Lions team for the last 3 seasons.
October 28, 2011
LATE RALLY GIVES LIONS A 2-1 VICTORY AGAINST PIONEERS ON SENIOR NIGHT
A&M-Commerce settled for a tie earlier this season when they played the struggling Pioneers of Texas Woman’s University. Last time these two teams met, the Lions controlled most of the game until Katy Black got a penalty shot late in the game, which evened the score and ultimately resulted in a tie. The Lions came into the game with nothing to lose, but still fought to make sure they entered the tournament off a strong performance.
October 27, 2011
LIONS CLOSE OUT REGULAR SEASON HOSTING TEXAS WOMAN'S FRIDAY
The Lions are hosting their final home game of the season. They need your support so come out to the game, and get a Gold T-Shirt and join in on the “Gold Out” Game on Friday October, 28th!
October 23, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE DROPS 2-0 DECISION TO SECOND-RANKED ABILENE CHRISTIAN
COMMERCE, TEXAS – A&M-Commerce faced off against powerhouse number two in the nation rival Abilene Christian and walked away with a 2-0 defeat. The offense was providing a challenge, but a costly yellow card and a mental mistake proved to be just a little too much to overcome.
October 21, 2011
CATCHING UP WITH SENIOR GOAL KEEPER RANDI HAFELE
COMMERCE, Texas – Senior Goal Keeper Randi Hafele finishing up her final season with the Lions gives us some perspective on the life as a goal keeper. Hafele has been starting in goal for the Lions for two seasons, and has two single season saves records under her belt.
October 21, 2011
LIONS FALL IN THE CLOSING MINUTES AGAINST THE MUSTANGS
COMMERCE, TEXAS – The Lions dropped another heart breaker in the final minutes against the Mustangs of Midwestern State University. Midwestern kept the pressure on the Lions defense for most of the night out shooting A&M-Commerce 14 to 7. With this loss the Lions fall down to fourth in the Lone Star Conference. A&M-Commerce’s overall record is 7-7-2 and they move to 5-5-2 in the Lone Star Conference.
October 20, 2011
LIONS LOOKING FOR BIG WINS ON HOMECOMING WEEKEND
Both times the Lion’s met the Mustangs and the Wildcats they faced tough 4-1 losses. The Lions gave the Mustangs a tough battle dominating most of the first half against the Mustangs, but inevitably could not score off their 9 shots. The Mustangs really came out swinging in the second half and dropped three goals against the Lions. Abilene Christian has been a powerhouse all season only tying one time and winning their other 13 contests. The last time the two teams played the Lions played on par with the Wildcats, A&M-Commerce had 7 shots on goal and Abilene Christian had 9 shots on goal. The Wildcats just happened to find the goal a few more times.
October 16, 2011
LATE GOAL LIFTS EASTERN NEW MEXICO PAST A&M-COMMERCE, 1-0
After a scoreless battle for nearly 83 minutes, Eastern New Mexico notched a late tally to hand A&M-Commerce a 1-0 defeat at the ENMU Soccer Field Sunday afternoon.
October 14, 2011
Q&A WITH LION SOCCER CAPTAIN JORDAN MCCARTY
COMMERCE, Texas – Senior Midfielder Jordan McCarty finishes the 2011 season after returning from a knee injury earlier in the season. McCarty has returned from her knee injury and is ready to help lead her team to winning out.
October 14, 2011
FIRST HALF BARRAGE PACES LION TO 3-0 VICTORY OVER LADY BUFFS
A&M-Commerce found the back of the net three times in the first half, then let its defense close out the match, handing West Texas A&M a 3-0 defeat at The Pitch in Canyon Friday night.
October 13, 2011
LIONS LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING STREAK AGAINST WEST TEXAS AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO
A&M-Commerce makes their way to Canyon, Texas with the hopes to sweep West Texas A&M for the season. The last time these two teams met the Lions walked away the winner with a 3-2 victory. The Lions won off a 2 goal effort by Brionna Minde. Eastern New Mexico tied with the Lions earlier in the season off a last minute mental error giving up a goal with 2 minutes left.
October 12, 2011
PAIR OF LIONS GARNER LONE STAR CONFERENCE WEEKLY ACCOLADES
Sophomore forward Brionna Minde and senior goalkeeper Randi Hafele have each been named as Lone Star Conference Players of the Week, announced today by the conference office.
October 9, 2011
LIONS DOMINATE CARDINALS IN A 3-0 SHUTOUT
The Lions home domination continues with a big 3-0 shutout over Incarnate Word. A&M-Commerce broke their 5 game losing streak against the Cardinals, and extended their winning streak to 2 games. The Lions have now moved back into second place in the Lone Star Conference.
October 7, 2011
MINDE'S HAT TRICK POWERS THE LIONS TO A 5-1 VICTORY OVER THE RAMBELLES
Commerce, Texas –A&M-Commerce was looking to get back on the right track, and they did just that by sinking Angelo State 5-1. The Lions have now swept the season series with a total score of 8-3. The Lions have now put themselves back into 3rd place in the Lonestar Conference with this win.
October 5, 2011
LIONS FINISH THEIR FIVE GAME ROAD TRIP WITH A TIE IN DENTON
A&M-Commerce finished up their five game road trip, and broke their three game losing streak against the Texas Woman’s University. The Lions took the Pioneers to double overtime, but they had to settle for a 1-1 tie. The Lions now stand at 4-5-2 overall and 2-3-2 in the Lone Star Conference.
September 28, 2011
LIONS ROAD TRIP CONTINUES TO MIDWESTERN STATE, ABILENE CHRISTIAN
The Lions are looking to renew their swag after their first loss in over 2 weeks. The Lions will first go to Midwestern State, and face off against off against the team that currently has a two game winning streak against the Lions. A&M-Commerce will then go to Abilene Texas to face off against the 7-0-1 Wildcats.
September 23, 2011
LIONS BEGIN ROAD TRIP BY TOPPING ANGELO STATE WITH A 3-2 VICTORY
A&M-Commerce begins their five game road trip with a win over Angelo State off a two goal effort from Jade Bell.
September 21, 2011
LIONS BEGIN CRUCIAL FIVE-MATCH CONFERENCE ROAD TRIP
A&M-Commerce begins a crucial five-match Lone Star Conference roadtrip, beginning in San Angelo against Angelo State Friday, Sept. 23 at 4 p.m. The Lions then head south to San Antonio to face Incarnate Word Sunday, Sept. 25 at noon.
September 21, 2011
MINDE TABBED LONE STAR CONFERENCE OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
A&M-Commerce sophomore forward Brionna Minde has been named the Lone Star Conference's Offensive Player of the Week.
September 18, 2011
LIONS BATTLE ZIAS TO 1-1 DRAW IN SHOWDOWN OF CONFERENCE UNBEATENS
A&M-Commerce wrapped up its four-match home stand against Eastern New Mexico Sunday as both teams were battling for the top spot in the Lone Star Conference.
September 16, 2011
MINDE'S PAIR OF GOALS LEADS LIONS PAST WEST TEXAS A&M, 3-2
The Lions' offense came alive in their first conference game against division rival West Texas A&M as a pair of goals from sophomore Brionna Minde helped lead the Lions past the Lady Buffs.
September 16, 2011
LIONS OPEN LONE STAR CONFERENCE PLAY HOSTING WEST TEXAS A&M, EASTERN NEW MEXICO
Texas A&M University-Commerce is now going to open up facing off with the Lone Star Conference rivals. They first face off against a West Texas team that has already lost one conference game to open up their season. The Lion’s look to extend West Texas’s losing streak to 2 games. The Lion’s will then face off against the conference leading Eastern New Mexico. Eastern New Mexico has taken control of the conference lead with a 2-1 win over West Texas A&M.
September 13, 2011
STANBERRY'S GOAL LEADS LIONS PAST DALLAS BAPTIST, 1-0
Evan Stanberry notched her first career goal and the Lion defense held Dallas Baptist at bay all evening as Texas A&M University-Commerce defeated Dallas Baptist 1-0 at Lion Soccer Field Tuesday evening.
September 11, 2011
LIONS COME UP JUST SHORT AGAINST FOURTH-RANKED ST. EDWARD'S IN HOME OPENER
Texas A&M University-Commerce faced off against its second ranked team of the 2011 season, falling in its home opener to the fourth-ranked St. Edward’s 1-0.
September 9, 2011
LIONS BEGIN HOMESTAND HOSTING ST. EDWARD'S, DALLAS BAPTIST
Texas A&M University-Commerce is finally opening the A&M-Commerce Soccer field with four consecutive home games.
September 4, 2011
A&M-COMMERCE DROPS 2-0 DECISION TO NINTH-RANKED CENTRAL MISSOURI
Texas A&M University-Commerce faced its first ranked team of the 2011 campaign and was unable to find the back of the net, falling to ninth-ranked Central Missouri 2-0 at Jennies Field.
September 3, 2011
LIONS TAKE DOWN BEARCATS 4-3 IN OVERTIME
Freshman Jade Bell made quite a splash in her collegiate debut, notching a pair of goals including the game-winner just two minutes into overtime as Texas A&M University-Commerce wins its season-opener 4-3 at Bearcat Pitch.
August 31, 2011
LIONS OPEN 2011 SEASON WITH A PAIR OF MISSOURI ROAD GAMES
Texas A&M University-Commerce is making its first trip of the year to face off against Northwest Missouri State in Maryville, Mo., on September 2nd at 5:00 p.m. to kick off the season. The Lions then continue their season-opening road trip in Warrensburg, Mo., against Central Missouri, facing the ninth-ranked Jennies at 11 a.m. on September 4th.
August 20, 2011
TWO WEEKS REMAIN UNTIL START OF THE 2011 SEASON
We are just two weeks away from the start of the 2011-12 Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic season, as football, soccer and volleyball have all reported to campus and have begun preseason practices. Below is a quick glance at all three teams leading up to their respective season openers.
