WASHINGTON, D.C. | Makela Davidson scored from about 25-yards out to provide the lone goal as the Grambling State University women's soccer team dropped its first Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) game, 1-0, to Howard University on Friday night.
 
After a scoreless first half, Davidson's goal in the 60th minute gave the Bison (3-6-1 overall, 1-1-1 SWAC) a 1-0 advantage.
 
Grambling State (5-7, 2-1) out-shot Howard, 15-11, in the match, but could not get a shot past Bison goalkeeper Alayah Howard.
 
Inside the Numbers
> Hanna Johnson recorded four saves in 90 minutes for Grambling State
> Alayah Hightower added five saves for the Bison
> Grambling State finished with 15 shots, including eight in the opening frame
> Howard tallied 11 shots, with seven coming in the second half
> Both teams finished with four corner kicks
> There were just 11 fouls called
 
Up Next
Grambling State returns to action on Friday, Oct. 5 in Baton Rouge, La. against Southern. The match begins at 5 p.m.
 
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