ALPINE, Texas – Reagan Sandford netted both goals in LETU's 2-1 triumph over Sul Ross State at Lobo Field Friday.
Kara Gipson assisted on both tallies, helping the Yellowjackets improve to 3-10-2 this season, including 1-6-1 in the American Southwest Conference. The Lobos remain the only team in the league with ut a win, falling to 1-9-0, 0-8-0.
Sandford and Gipson teamed up for goals in 56 seconds, the first at 25:32 into the opening period, handing LETU a 2-0 lead at the break. This is the eighth multi-goal game of Sandford's career and third this fall. With her team leading ninth goal of the campaign, Sandford moves into third in the league. Gipson matched her career high in assists, marking the fourth time as a Yellowjacket.
Aylin Pereyra trimmed the margin in half when she found the back of the net with a half hour left in regulation.
Up Next:
The 'Jackets conclude the road portion of the 2021 campaign in Brownwood, Texas, when they take on Howard Payne at 1 p.m.
Inside the Numbers:
- Sul Ross outshot LETU 15-9 overall, including 10-9 on target.
- The Yellowjackets were whistled for 11 fouls, to just three for the Lobos.
- Kiersten Reeser made eight saves, earning the victory, her third of the campaign.
- Alitzel Ybarra was saddled with the loss for the Lobos. She allowed two goals on nine shots.
- Sandford ranks second on the school's all-time list, with 82 points, 34 goals and 192 shots.
- Her and Gipson share the position with 14 assists.
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