DALLAS (SMU) – The SMU women's soccer team rounded off non-conference play with a 2-1 victory against New Mexico State Friday night at Westcott Field. SMU outshot the Aggies, 43-1, matching last season's 43 shots taken against Northwestern State. This is the third straight game the Mustangs have recorded 20 or more shots, and the fifth time this season.

With the win, the Mustangs improved to 5-3-3 on the season, while the Aggies fell to 5-6-1.

Blair Thorpe opened scoring in the 9th minute of play to give SMU a 1-0 lead. From the far wing, Jessica Cooleysent a curling serve into the 6-yard box where Lauren Harrington got a head on it. New Mexico State's Dmitri Fong managed to get a hand under the ball and force it off the crossbar. From 4-yards out, a waiting Thorpe collected and punched it in.  Thorpe has two goals in 2017, seven in her career.

New Mexico State got on the board and equalized the match in the 25th minute of action.

In the 30th minute of play, Harrington put away the eventual game-winner, her first goal of the year. With time, the senior carried the ball 15-yards before dishing it off to Thorpe. A perfectly executed wall pass between the duo allowed Harrington to connect on a weak-line drive from 12-yards out, but the attempt was blocked by an Aggie defender. Harrington was able to collect the ricochet and finish the loose ball. Harrington now has two career goals.

Ten different Mustangs recorded an attempt, with sophomore Allie Thornton leading the attack with nine attempts. Thorpe and Claire Oates each recorded seven shots, with Thorpe recording three of SMU's 15 shots on goal.

Up next, the Mustangs host USF on Thursday, Oct. 5, before taking on UCF on Sunday, Oct. 8. All home games are free of charge, and can be followed on SMUMustangs.com via PonyUp TV or live stats.

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