THIBODAUX, La. – Senior midfielder
Alyssa Wheeler scored her eighth goal of the season in the Nicholls State University soccer team's 2-1 loss to Texas A&M – Corpus Christi on Sunday afternoon.
Nicholls (5-6-6, 3-3-3) fell behind 1-0 early after giving up an own goal off a free kick that was deflected in the box six minutes into the contest.
Wheeler tied the match in the 31st minute as she converted a penalty kick to score her eighth goal of the season. Both teams continued to battle until Alisa Divano scored to give the Islanders the lead in the 84th minute. The Colonels had a few chances down the stretch, but the Islanders defended strong to secure the victory.
Both goalkeepers were busy as the match saw 28 shots with 11 of them being on target.
Kate Guillory led Nicholls with two shots on target while
Angelina Rispone,
Reagan Goodwyn and Wheeler had attempts on goal. Colonel goalkeeper
Aislinn Wright recorded five saves while the Islanders' Addie Brown had four. The Colonels and Islanders played a physical match as the teams combined for 28 fouls. AMCC had three yellow cards while the Colonels had one.
Wheeler's goal has some historic significance as she ties Jess Coates (2016) for the sixth most goals by a Colonel in a single season. Her goal also gave her 22 points on the season which ties Coates for the fourth most in a single season in program history. Additionally with the ninth goal of her career she is now 10th on the all-time scoring list for the Colonels. She is also one of five players to have at least eight goals in the SLC this season and she is tied for the most points in the SLC this season.
UP NEXT
Nicholls will conclude the regular season on against Southeastern on Thursday, Nov. 5. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.
