Brace for McNeese Secures Fifth-Straight Win

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Already cementing herself as one of the greats in program history, Loma McNeese took it upon herself to add another mark on her career – recording her first brace as NM State (8-5-1, 5-0-0 CUSA) knocked off Jax State (6-6-2, 1-2-2 CUSA) 2-0 in Jacksonville. The game started slow for the Aggies, recording just one shot and one corner kick in the first half, compared to nine shots (four on goal) and three corners for the Gamecocks.

That all changed in the second half. Drawing a foul in the penalty box in the 50th minute, Loma McNeese converted on her first career penalty kick. Minutes later, a long ball by Ariana Leamons bounced in front of McNeese who outpaced her…