THE HILL | The Alabama A&M women's soccer team rallied with three second-half goals to secure a 3-1 victory over Prairie View A&M on Thursday afternoon at the AAMU Soccer Field.
The Bulldogs improved to 5-5-3 overall and 3-1-1 in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play with the win.
Prairie View A&M struck first in the 10th minute when the Lady Panthers scored an unassisted goal to give them a 1-0 advantage. Alabama A&M generated six shots in the opening half but entered the break trailing by one.
The Bulldogs came out with increased offensive pressure after halftime, recording 14 shots in the second half. Alabama A&M found the equalizer in the 76th minute when Méghane St-Cyr scored her first goal of the season off an assist from Kyleigh Ward.
Alabama A&M continued its momentum in the 83rd minute as Czaske Deane found the back of the net for her sixth goal of the season, with Jordyn Washington providing the assist to put the Bulldogs ahead, 2-1.
Washington sealed the victory in the closing seconds, scoring in the 90th minute off an assist from Anita Frederick-Sigaran to extend the lead to 3-1.
The Bulldogs finished with a 20-11 advantage in shots, including a 10-7 edge in shots on goal. Alabama A&M also held a 9-3 advantage in corner kicks and controlled 52 percent of possession.
Goalkeeper Madelyn Cornwell recorded six saves in the victory, helping the Bulldogs secure the conference win.
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Alabama A&M returns to the road on Sunday with a trip to Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Kickoff against the Golden Lions is set for 1 p.m.
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