HUNTSVILLE, Ala. | The Grambling State University women's soccer team secured a 1-0 win over Alabama A&M in its first Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) matchup of the 2024 season.
Junior forward
Jayla Gage provided all the firepower that GSU (3-6-3 overall, 1-0 SWAC) would need with her 61st minute goal.
The victory extended SWAC unbeaten streak to 16 games, dating back to Sept. 30, 2022.
Alabama A&M fell to 2-8 overall and 0-1 in the SWAC.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Both team battled to a 0-0 tie heading into halftime with GSU outshooting AAMU 2-1.
- The Tigers broke through in the 61st minute on a goal from Gage. She was assisted by Alana Aiken, her first career assist.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Grambling State had five shots in total, putting two on frame.
- Alabama A&M took six shots with five shots on target.
- GSU and AAMU were called for eight fouls.
- Grambling State was handed one yellow card, Alabama A&M were handed two.
- GSU Goalkeeper Madison Covey- Taylor had four saves.
- Grambling State attempted four corner kicks. Alabama A&M took two corners.
- GSU were called for offsides twice.
UP NEXT
Grambling State continues its SWAC road trip in Alabama with a trip to Montgomery, Ala. to take on Alabama State. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at the ASU Soccer Complex.
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