EL PASO, Texas - The NM State soccer squad (3-6) came up just short against UTRGV (5-3-2) in a 2-1 loss Thursday night at University Field in El Paso, Texas. 

The two teams were deadlocked throughout the first 44 minutes with the Aggies keeping the ball in its attack zone for the majority of the time. The Vaqueros were able to strike first in the 44th minute to take a 1-0 lead into the break.

The Aggies would not go down quietly, as sophomore Hannah Leitner made some shifty moves in the box to get her fourth goal of the year in the 63rd minute. The Vaqueros would counter with its own goal in the 72nd minute. The Aggies got a good look in the 73rd minute on a header from freshman Megan Ormson, but she couldn't get past the goalie. The Aggies had another good look in the 88th minute from junior Corey Kizer, but the Aggies failed to find the back of the net.

The Aggies will face off against UTRGV on Saturday for the first game played at the Soccer Athletic Complex since Oct. 24, 2019. Kickoff will be at 11:30 a.m. and the game will be streamed live on the WAC Digital Network.

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