Courtesy of GSU Athletic Communications
The Grambling State University women’s soccer team scored a last second goal in regulation to send the game into extra time, but couldn’t fend off Jackson State, falling 4-2 in the 2022 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Championship Game on Sunday afternoon at PVAMU Soccer Complex.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Jackson State (11-7-2 overall, 7-1-1 swap) jumped in front first on a goal by Kendyl Terrell in 26th minute.
- JSU added another goal in the 47th minute on a soccer by Alexes Sanchez to move in front 2-0.
- Grambling State (12-8-3, 5-1-3) kicked into gear late in the second half when Lizbeth Aguero beat JSU goalkeeper in the 86th minute, trimming Jackson State’s advantage to 2-1.
- The game reached high-drama in the 89th minute, as Laila Loring received a corner kick from Aria Whitney, heading the ball into the net, sending the match into extras.
- However, GSU was unable to contain JSU in the extra period as the Grambling State surrendered two goals
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Grambling State was outshot 12-6. Jackson State put eight shots on goal, GSU placed two on frame
- Madison Covey-Taylor played 110 minutes in goal for GSU, making four saves
- GSU held a 10-5 advantage on corner kicks
- There were 25 total fouls called
- The loss snapped a 10-game unbeaten streak
NEWS & NOTES
- This marked the fifth time that GSU made the SWAC Title game in the past six years
- Ariyanna Buggs, Beatriz Kretteis and Mackenzie Rastatter were named to the SWAC All-Tournament Team
