LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraska's Morgan Marlborough scored twice, including the match-winner in the 83rd minute, as the Huskers beat Texas A&M 2-1 on Sunday at the Nebraska Soccer Field.
The loss drops the No. 14 Aggies to 10-5-1 overall and 4-2-1 in the Big 12, while the Huskers improve to 9-3-4 and 3-2-2.
A&M junior Rachel Shipley scored on a penalty kick for the second straight match. Her goal in the 69th minute forged a 1-1 tie.
The Aggies managed three shots in the final minutes, but could not find the equalizer.
Hooper and Marlborough each tallied a game-high five shots, while Arnold made three saves in goal.
A&M returns to the Aggie Soccer Stadium next weekend for a pair of matches against Colorado and Texas Tech.
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