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Aggies Cruise to 4-1 Win at Kentucky

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LEXINGTON, Kentucky – The No. 6 Texas A&M Aggies used another fast start to topple the Kentucky Wildcats, 4-1, Sunday afternoon at Bell Soccer Complex.

Ally Watt and Emily Bates scored goals in the first 10 minutes to give the Maroon & White a 2-0 edge. On Thursday, the Aggies needed just three minutes to grab a two-goal advantage.

Bates recorded the brace just before the midway point of the first half as Texas A&M mounted a 3-0 lead.

Watt’s goal was her team-leading 11th of season and the 29th of her career. She moved into a tie with Allie Bailey for 13th place on the Aggies’ career goals list.

Texas A&M improved to 13-1-1 overall and 4-1-1 in the SEC. Kentucky dropped to 4-11-0 overall and 0-6-0 in league play.

The Aggies owned wide margin in shots (22-5) and a 5-2 edge in shots-on-goal. Kentucky held a 3-1 edge in corner kicks.

The Aggies return to Ellis Field for Senior Night on Friday. Match time against the Mississippi State Bulldogs is slated for 7 p.m.