HUNTSVILLE, ALA. - The Delta State University women's soccer team made it three consecutive wins to open the season on Saturday night with a 2-0 victory of the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
THE BASICS:
Score: Delta State 2, UAH 0
Records: Lady Statesmen, 2-2 | Chargers, 0-4
Series: UAH leads series 11-5 all time.
Location | Time: Huntsville, Ala. | 7 p.m.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- UAH had the first shot of the night, which was from Carmen Endicott, in the first eight minutes.
- Carra Hymel took the first shot for the Lady Statesmen within the first 20 minutes.
- DSU controlled the first half offensively.
- A slow start to the second half leads to a massive goal from Rylee McGee.
- Diana Okechukwu seals the deal with the 2-0 goal to pull away.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- UAH had eight shots while Delta State had six.
- Both teams had 11 fouls.
- Delta State led-in corner kicks.
NOTABLES
- This win against the Lady Chargers was the biggest winning margin in program history over UAH.
- The Green and White extend the winning streak to a three-game win streak.
UP NEXT
Delta State is set to host Lady Buccaneers of Christian Brothers University. The Lady Statesmen play the Bucs on Sunday, March 2. the time is TBD at Parker Field-McCool Stadium.