GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling State University women's soccer team beat Texas Southern University 3-1 Sunday morning at the GSU Soccer Complex.
The scoring began in the 6th minute when Whitney Walker found the net for Grambling State, assisted by Olivia Kowall. Just minutes later, in the 10th minute, Victoria Pucci equalized for Texas Southern (6-8-2, 5-1-1), assisted by Isabella Dillow.
Grambling State regained control in the second half, with Ronya Halleen scoring in the 56th minute, assisted by Jayla Gage.
Gage herself made an impact later in the match, scoring her 13th goal of the season in the 71st minute, with an assist from Charlotte Cuthbertson.
The victory marked a strong performance for Grambling State, who now stand at 7-8-3 overall and 5-2-0 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).
HOW IT HAPPENED
Grambling State started strong with Whitney Walker scoring in the 5th minute. Texas Southern equalized shortly after with a goal from Victoria Pucci. However, Grambling surged ahead, with Ronya Halleen and Jayla Gage adding goals in the second half, leading to the 3-1 victory.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Grambling State took 14 shots in total with seven on target.
- Texas Southern had four shots with two shots on target.
- Grambling State took 10 corner kicks.
- TSU were called for nine fouls to GSU's 12
- Texas Southern took three corner kicks.
- GSU received one yellow card, TSU received two yellow cards.
UP NEXT
Grambling State will go on the road to play the University of Arkansas- Pine Bluff Friday at the Pumphrey Soccer Complex. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m.
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