By: Curtis Ford
Box Score PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas | The Grambling State University women's soccer secured its spot in Sunday's Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Soccer Championship game with a dominating 3-1 victory over Southern University on Friday night at the PVAMU Soccer Complex.
In stark contrast from Thursday's quarterfinal matchup with Alcorn State that saw the Lady Tigers edge the Lady Braves in extra time, GSU jumped on top of SU early and often, leaving no doubt on the scoreboard.
The victory secures GSU a spot in the SWAC Title Game for the fifth time in the past six seasons. It's also the Lady Tigers' third consecutive trip to the championship round.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Grambling State (12-7-3 overall, 5-1-3 SWAC) opened the scoring in the 14th minute off of a corner kick opportunity. Aria Whitney sent a pass sailing into the box that was headed into the goal by MacKenzie Rastatter giving GSU the early 1-0 lead.
- Beatriz Kretteis, who has scored in five straight games, extended the Lady Tigers' advantage to 2-0 when she scored a goal in the 18th minute. She was assisted by Karlyn Judge.
- Nia Harley sprinted past the Southern defense and netted a one-touch goal, stretching the lead to 3-0.
- Southern (9-9-2, 5-3-1)would score a late goal in the 74th minute, but couldn't get any closer to the Lady Tigers.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Grambling State outshot Southern 14-12. GSU put five shots on goal, while SU placed four on frame
- Madison Covey-Taylor played 90 minutes in goal for GSU, making three saves
- Both teams attempted five on corner kicks
- There were 25 total fouls called
- GSU is riding a 10-game unbeaten streak
UP NEXT
Grambling State gets a day of rest before facing off against Jackson State in the 2022 SWAC Women's Soccer Championship Game. The match is set for a 1 p.m. start at the PVAMU Soccer Complex and will be live-streamed on the SWAC Digital Network.
