GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling State University soccer team trailed for 60 minutes on Friday afternoon, but GSU found a way to win with a pair of goals during the final 28 minutes to defeat Jackson State, 2-1, in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) game at the GSU Soccer Complex.
 
"It was a nail bitter today," Grambling State head coach Justin Wagar said. "We came out flat today and dug ourselves a hole. I'm happy we battled back in the second half. Jackson State is a well-coached team and they came out fired up."
 
Grambling State (4-5-0 overall, 2-0-0 SWAC) fell behind quickly as Jackson State took a 1-0 lead in the third minute as Jalah Carter scored on an unassisted goal.
 
Jackson State (1-9-1, 1-1-1 SWAC) kept the advantage until the 63rd minute when Jasmine Smith assisted on a Janee Harris goal for the equalizer.
 
Grambling State took the lead for good just seven minutes later when Kaylee Holt connected off a rebound and fired the ball into the back of the net for the 2-1 advantage.
 
Inside the Numbers
· Grambling State goalkeeper Jordan Woodward didn't face a shot on goal in 90 minutes of action.
· Faith Toennies finished with one save for Jackson State.
· Grambling State out-shot Jackson State, 12-4, including 6-2 in the second half.
· There were a combined 31 fouls and five yellow cards.
 
News & Notes
· Grambling State is 4-4 in games decided by one goal this season.
· Grambling State picked up its fourth win and is 2-0 in the SWAC for the first time prior to the 2009 season.
· On Monday, Brittany Terry earned the SWAC Defensive Player of the Week honor.
 
Up Next
Grambling State returns to action with a 1 p.m. match on Sunday against Southern at the GSU Soccer Complex.
 
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