MONTGOMERY, Ala. | The Grambling State women's soccer team scored twice in the first half and delivered a strong defensive performance to earn a 2-0 victory over Alabama State on Monday at the ASU Soccer Complex.
The Lady Tigers improved to 2-8-3 overall and 1-1-2 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play with the shutout victory.
Kennedy Farr and Nyla Dore-Anderson scored first-half goals to give Grambling State an early advantage. Dore-Anderson also recorded an assist, helping the Lady Tigers establish control before halftime.
Farr opened the scoring in the 15th minute, finishing a pass from Dore-Anderson to put Grambling State ahead 1-0. Less than four minutes later, Dore-Anderson found the back of the net in the 19th minute to double the lead.
Grambling State carried its 2-0 advantage into halftime and maintained the shutout through the final 45 minutes.
The Lady Tigers controlled the attacking tempo throughout the contest, finishing with 19 shots, including 10 on goal. Alabama State managed seven shots, with two on target. Grambling State also held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks.
Goalkeeper Alina Arneth played all 90 minutes and recorded two saves to preserve the shutout. The defensive effort limited Alabama State's scoring opportunities as Grambling State secured its first-half lead.
Dore-Anderson finished with a goal and an assist, while Farr added a goal. Grambling State goalkeeper Deetya Satyal made eight saves for Alabama State.
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