NATCHITOCHES, La. | Grambling State women's soccer battled on the road Thursday evening but fell 3-0 to Northwestern State at the Lady Demon Soccer Complex.
With the result, Grambling drops to 2-3-1 on the season while Northwestern State improves to 4-1-1.
The Lady Demons opened the scoring in the 18th minute when Emily Senatore converted a penalty kick to make it 1-0.
Northwestern State doubled its lead in the 35th minute when Riley Stern finished a goal.
Grambling looked to respond in the second half but Northwestern State added to its advantage in the 53rd minute.
Senatore set up Hosane Soukou, who scored a goal to extend the lead to 3-0.
Despite generating 12 total shots iincluding eight after halftime, the Tigers were unable to find the back of the net.
Goalkeeper
Kaia Bace finished with four saves.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Grambling State finished with 12 total shots, including five on goal.
- Northwestern State attempted 19 shots, placing seven on target.
- Kaia Bace tallied four saves while the Lady Demons collected five.
- Northwestern State held a 7-4 edge in corner kicks.
- Grambling committed one yellow card, while Northwestern State was whistled for three.
UP NEXT
Grambling State returns home to face Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday, Sept. 6. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. at the GSU Soccer Complex.
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