STARKVILLE, Miss. – New Mexico State women’s soccer’s historical run came to an end Friday in a 2-1 loss at Mississippi State to begin the NCAA Tournament.
Mississippi State (12-5-4) led 1-0 at the half. Loma McNeese scored the Aggies’ (13-5-3) goal, her team-leading 10th of the season,off Bianca Chacon’s team-best ninth assist in the 74th minute to tie it. The Bulldogs’ Rylie Combs scored the game-winner, and the Aggies’ heartbreaker, in minute 88.It was Combs’ first goal of the season.
“It’s tough to have words right now. I think it’s just an emotional game – I’m so incredibly proud of my staff, my team, the school, I mean what these guys have done for our school has been super special this year.