GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling State University women's soccer team delivered its most complete performance of the season, ending Jackson State's undefeated SWAC run and five-game shutout streak with a dominant 4–0 victory on Sunday afternoon at the GSU Soccer Complex.
With the win, Grambling improved to 5–6–3 overall and 2–0–1 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play, while Jackson State fell to 6–6–2 and 5–1–0 in the league.
The Lady Tigers wasted no time setting the tone.
In just the sixth minute
Liana Bryant put Grambling on top 1–0, finishing a pass from
Kaylen Jankans
The goal ended Jackson State's five-match shutout streak.
From there, Grambling's attack continued to apply relentless pressure throughout the match.
Defensively, the back line anchored by
Cariana Pou,
Taya Sands, and
Kaylen Jankans was equally impressive. The trio limited Jackson to just three total shots.
The breakthrough came again in the second half.
Sophia Lezizidis doubled Grambling's advantage in the 68th minute, calmly converting a penalty kick.
Less than a minute later,
Taya Sands delivered a moment of brilliance bending a free kick from outside the box into the back of the net to push Grambling's lead to 3–0.
Lezizidis capped off the afternoon in the 87th minute, slotting home her second goal of the match off an assist from
Cindy Norfles and
Kennedy Farr to complete the 4–0 rout.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Grambling State outshot Jackson State 14–3, including a 10–2 advantage in shots on goal.
- The Lady Tigers recorded all five of the game's corner kicks.
- Jackson State goalkeeper Taylor Osborn made four saves before being replaced in the 75th minute.
- The match featured six cards, including a red card to Jackson State's Kianah Farmer in the 69th minute.
UP NEXT
Grambling State continues SWAC play on the road at Alcorn State on Friday, Oct. 17. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. in Lorman, Miss.
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