SHREVEPORT, La. | Grambling State women's soccer opened its 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 1–1 draw against LSU Shreveport on Friday morning at The Swamp.
The Tigers struck first in the 32nd minute when a Lady Pilots defender inadvertently redirected the ball into her own net off a shot from
Alana Aiken.
The play gave Grambling State a 1–0 advantage, which they carried into the halftime break.
Grambling's defensive unit, anchored by Kaylen Jakens and
Taya Sands, held LSU Shreveport to four first-half shots.
Goalkeeper
Kaia Bace made two saves in her 45 minutes of action.
LSU Shreveport quickly leveled the score just 73 seconds into the second half.
Jade Derks found the back of the net for the Lady Pilots, capitalizing on an early attack to make it 1–1.
Grambling State (0–0–1) generated its best second-half chances through set pieces, recording four corner kicks on the day.
Mariyah Bumgarner's 76th-minute strike forced a diving save from LSUS keeper Elena Lopez, who finished with two saves.
Grambling's second-half goalkeeper
Jaliyah Clark matched that total with two stops of her own.
The match also featured a physical edge, with three yellow cards issued two to Grambling State (Bryant 21', Aiken 66') and one to LSU Shreveport (Medine 70').
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Grambling State registered 3 total shots, all on target.
- LSU Shreveport attempted 9 shots with 5 on goal.
- The Tigers committed 2 fouls and received two yellow cards.
- LSUS was called for 3 fouls and picked up one yellow card.
- Grambling State goalkeepers Kaia Bace and Jaliyah Clark combined for 4 saves.
- The Tigers earned 4 corner kicks, while the Lady Pilots had none.
UP NEXT
Grambling State will host Nicholls State at the GSU Soccer Complex on Sunday, August 17, with kickoff scheduled for 10:00 a.m.
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