THE HILL | The Alabama A&M University women's soccer team surrendered a first-half goal, but nearly battled back as the Bulldogs fell to Texas Southern, 1-0, on Friday morning in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) match at the Bulldog Soccer Field.
Texas Southern (4-6-3 overall, 2-1-0 SWAC) broke the scoreless tie in the 25
th minute when Melissa Knuston broke past an AAMU defender down the left wing and crossed the ball into the penalty area, where Clara Dotginy headed home the goal, giving the Tigers the 1-0 advantage.
Both teams had chances in the second half as
Czaske Deane's shot was cleared away at the line by a Texas Southern defender to keep the Tigers in front. TSU twice hit the crossbar in the final minutes but could not put the game away.
INSIDE THE BOX
- Madelyn Cornwell finished with two saves during the first 45 minutes
- Adriana Durango posted one save in the second half
- Alessandra Bastidas recorded three saves for Texas Southern
- AAMU had thirteen shots, with three on goal
- TSU had eight shots, with five on target
- Alabama A&M held a 6-3 advantage in corner kicks
UP NEXT
Alabama A&M continues its home conference slate on Sunday as Prairie View A&M visits the Bulldog Soccer Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 a.m. and admission is free.
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