PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas | Nyla Dore-Anderson scored three goals, and the Grambling State University women's soccer team earned a 3-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) victory over Prairie View A&M on Friday at the Lady Panther Soccer Field.
The Tigers improved to 3-8-3 overall and 2-1-2 in SWAC play with the shutout, while Prairie View A&M fell to 2-11-1 overall and 0-4 in conference action.
Dore-Anderson accounted for all three Grambling State goals, recording a hat trick to lead the Tigers offensively. She opened the scoring in the 21st minute, converting a penalty kick to give GSU a 1-0 advantage.
The Tigers extended their lead in the 32nd minute when Dore-Anderson found the back of the net off an assist from Mariyah Bumgarner. The goal gave Grambling State a 2-0 cushion heading into halftime.
GSU continued to apply pressure after the break, and Dore-Anderson completed her hat trick in the 60th minute, pushing the Tigers' advantage to 3-0.
The three-goal performance highlighted an efficient offensive effort from Grambling State, which finished with 13 shots, including 10 on goal. Dore-Anderson led the way with eight shots and six shots on target.
Brianna Murphy added three shots, all on goal, as the Tigers consistently tested Prairie View A&M goalkeeper Nenah Jackson, who finished with seven saves.
Defensively, Grambling State limited the Panthers to 11 shots, with four on goal. Goalkeeper Alina Arneth recorded four saves and played all 90 minutes to secure the shutout.
The Tigers also held Prairie View A&M scoreless through both halves, maintaining their defensive discipline while protecting their three-goal lead.
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Grambling State returns to action on Thursday, October. 22 when it hosts Texas Southern. First kick is set for 4 p.m. at the Ruston Sports Complex.
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