THE HILL | Alabama A&M women's soccer earned a 1-0 victory over Texas Southern on Sunday afternoon at the AAMU Soccer Field, using an early goal from Renee Miller and a strong defensive effort to secure the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) win.
Miller delivered the decisive goal in the sixth minute, finding the back of the net at the 5:51 mark to give the Lady Bulldogs an early advantage. Alabama A&M applied pressure from the opening whistle, generating several early corner-kick opportunities before breaking through for the match's lone score.
The Lady Bulldogs continued to create opportunities throughout the first half, recording six shots while limiting Texas Southern to four. Goalkeeper Adriana Durango helped preserve the lead with two first-half saves as Alabama A&M carried its 1-0 advantage into the break.
In the second half, the Alabama A&M defense remained composed while Durango continued to protect the net. The Lady Bulldogs added two shots after halftime, while Durango recorded two additional saves to finish with four stops and a shutout.
Alabama A&M finished with an 8-7 advantage in total shots, with both teams recording four shots on goal. The Lady Bulldogs also held a 7-3 edge in corner kicks.
The match featured a physical closing stretch, with red cards issued to Alabama A&Mand Texas Southern in the 86th minute. Despite the late intensity, the Lady Bulldogs maintained their advantage through the final whistle.
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The Bulldogs will face off against Jackson State on Sunday, Oct. 18 in Jackson, MS. Kickoff is set to start at 1 p.m.
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