JACKSON, MS. | The Grambling State University women's soccer team narrowly lost 4-5 to Jackson State University Sunday afternoon at the JSU Soccer Field.
The game started on a challenging note for Grambling State (5-8-3 overall, 3-2-0 SWAC), as they conceded three goals on the first three shots from Jackson State.
Forward
Jayla Gage responded just two minutes later, scoring to tie the game 1-1. Jackson State then surged ahead with two more goals, bringing the score to 3-1. Forward
Alana Aiken pulled one back for Grambling State, making it 3-2 before halftime.
In the second half, Grambling continued their momentum with two goals from
Jayla Gage, completing her hat trick and giving Grambling a 4-3 lead.
The lead was short-lived as Jackson State equalized with a rebound goal off a save in front of the net. The game ended in a dramatic finish when a late penalty kick was awarded to Jackson State, sealing the 5-4 victory.
Jackson State improved to 2-7-4 and 2-1-3 in the SWAC.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Jackson State scored early, but Grambling's
Jayla Gage quickly responded. Gage's two goals in the second half highlighted Grambling's fight, but a late penalty kick proved decisive.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Grambling State took 14 shots in total with 11 on target.
- Jackson had 17 shots with eight shots on target.
- JSU were handed four yellow cards.
- Jackson and Grambling State each took four corner kicks.
- JSU were called for 11 fouls to GSU's 12.
- Hat-Trick for Jayla Gage
UP NEXT
Grambling State will play Prairie View A&M at the GSU Soccer Complex. Kickoff is set for 4:00 p.m.
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