Bearkats Drop Opener To Saint Mary's 1-0

By: SHSU Sports Information Department/Paul Ridings

Posted: Sat 1:32 AM, Sep 01, 2012

COLLEGE STATION, TX -- Number 16 ranked Saint Mary’s University of Moraga, Calif., defeated Sam Houston State 1-0 in the first contest at the Texas A&M Women’s Soccer Invitational in College Station.

The game was interrupted by a lightning delay.

Christina Tognetti scored the contest’s only goal in the 24th minute on a pass from Celina Minissian.

Sam Houston freshman goalkeeper totaled five saves while facing 20 shots.

Shelby McDaniel, Katie Ferrera, Tricia Mallory, Miariah Titua and Paige Rodriguez each had a shot for the Bearkats. SHSU dropped to 2-3 for the year.

Sam Houston will take on another nationally ranked opponent Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when the Bearkats face Rutgers.

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