VALDOSTA, Ga. – The Delta State University women's soccer team fell 3-2 to Valdosta State in its Gulf South Conference opener Saturday afternoon at the VSU Soccer Complex.
The Lady Statesmen (1-3-1, 0-1-0 GSC) fell behind early after Valdosta State's Sarah Hudson scored in the second minute. Delta State responded in the 18th minute when
Evie Shepherd scored her first goal of her career off an assist from
Emma Earwood to tie the match at 1-1.
The Blazers scored twice before halftime to take a 3-1 lead into the break.
Delta State cut the deficit to one in the 51st minute when
Millie Webb scored her first goal of the season off an assist from
Kennedi Turner. The Lady Statesmen continued to pressure Valdosta State but were unable to find the equalizer.
Delta State finished with 20 shots, including 10 on goal, while goalkeeper
Kim Bircher recorded eight saves.
The Lady Statesmen return to action in their next GSC contest as they host the Lady Bulldogs from Union University in their 2026 home opener Wednesday.
