HUNTSVILLE, Ala. | The Alabama A&M University women's soccer team opened its season-ending three-game homestand on Friday afternoon with a 2-0 loss to Prairie View A&M in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) match at the Bulldog Soccer Field.
Alabama A&M (1-15 overall, 1-6 SWAC) had several opportunities in the first 30 minutes, but could not find the back of the net.
Prairie View A&M (3-10, 3-4) broke the scoreless tie in the 39
th minute as Kamara Bradley's shot found the top left corner, beating AAMU goalkeeper Lilana Ribeiro as the Panthers grabbed the 1-0 lead.
The Panthers sealed the victory in the 78
th minute when Nia Wilson scored as PVAMU took a 2-0 advantage.
Despite the setback, Alabama A&M could still reach next month's SWAC Women's Soccer Tournament. The Bulldogs, along with Alabama State and Mississippi Valley State, are vying for the final spot.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Lilana Ribeiro made the start in goal for the Bulldogs, recording four saves
- Medinat Lawal tallied four saves for PVAMU
- Alabama A&M held a 15-8 advantage in shots, including 9-3 in the first half
- The Bulldogs registered five corner kicks in the opening half, and finished with nine
- There were a total of 15 fouls in the game
UP NEXT
The Bulldogs continue their homestand on Sunday with Senior Day as Texas Southern visits the Bulldog Soccer Field. Kickoff against the Tigers is set for 1 p.m.
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