HUNTSVILLE, Ala. | Kaylee Holt's goal in the 53rd minute was the different as the Grambling State University women's soccer team blanked Alabama A&M, 1-0, in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) match for the fourth consecutive shutout on Friday afternoon.
 
"This trip is a tough trip against two gritty teams (Alabama A&M and Alabama State)," Grambling State head coach Justin Wagar said. "I'm happy we came away with a win today. We made some adjustments at half and they helped us to organize better and settle down."
 
Grambling State (10-7 overall, 7-1 SWAC – 21 points) has four straight shutout victories and has not conceded a goal in 480 minutes. The last time Grambling State surrendered a goal was in the 60th minute of a 1-0 loss to Howard on Sept. 28. The Lady Tigers entered the day one point back from conference leader Howard. The Bison blanked Jackson State, 4-0, and remained one point ahead (22 points).
 
After a scoreless first half, Alyssa Ozuna and Brittany Terry contributed with the lone goal. Ozuna's short ball set up the long cross from Terry and Holt headed home the game-winner to give the Lady Tigers the victory.
 
Defensively, Rita Siaha earned her third consecutive shutout. She faced six shots, including saving a one-on-out chance late in the second half. Siaha has not surrendered a goal in the last 270 minutes.
 
Inside the Numbers
> Rita Siaha recorded six saves in 90 minutes
> Jodi Medina registered seven saves for Alabama A&M
> Grambling State finished with 12 shots, including nine in the second half
> Alabama A&M recorded seven shots, with six coming in the final period
 
News and Notes
> Grambling State recorded its fourth straight shutout
> The Lady Tigers have not conceded a goal in 480 minutes
> Grambling State has 21 points, with remaining SWAC matches against Alabama State (Sunday), Arkansas-Pine Bluff (Oct. 26)
> Howard has 22 points and has one remaining SWAC game left – at Southern on Sunday
> The Lady Tigers have won 10 matches this season and are one victory shy of matches last season's win total (11-7-2)
 
Up Next
Grambling State concluded the Alabama road swing with a 1 p.m. match on Sunday in Montgomery, Ala. against Alabama State.
 
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