ROME, Ga. – The Auburn Montgomery women's soccer team picked up their first Gulf South Conference victory of the 2018 season on Sunday afternoon, with their 1-0 shutout victory over Shorter.
 
Notes
- With the win, AUM improves to 1-5 overall, and 1-3 in GSC play.
- Sunday's win marks for the third-straight season in which the Warhawks have defeated Shorter.
 
Standout Performers
- Ruby Mendez netted the lone goal of the afternoon, while also taking a game-high 10 shots and six shots on goal.
- Fabiana Alborghetti took four shots on the afternoon, with three on goal. 
- Mayson Jaindl, Ariel Jones and Allison Singleterry all added a pair of shots and a shot on goal in the match
- In goal, Dejon Fletcher (1-2) was a perfect 2-2 on save opportunities on the day, en route to recording her first shutout of the 2018 season. 
 
How it Happened
- Defense prevailed in the first half, as neither team was able to crack the scoreboard.
- Mendez's eventual game-winner came in the unassisted variety in the 62nd minute. The goal marked for Mendez's team-leading sixth score of the season.
- The Warhawk defense would hold steady for the remainder of the contest to help secure the 1-0 win.
 
Quoting the Coach
"I'm very proud of my ladies," Head Coach Tafadzwa Ziyenge said. "To be able to overcome Friday's adversity and pick up a crucial conference win on the road speaks a lot about their grit and their character."
 
Inside the Boxscore
- AUM outshot Shorter 23-7 on the afternoon. Of the Warhawk's 23 shots, 14 came on frame, with the Warhawks accounting for 10 of their shots on goal in the second period. 
-The Warhawks committed just five fouls on the day, and did not commit an offside infraction, while the Hawks were whistled for 10 fouls and committed five offside infractions.
 
Up Next
- The Warhawks will return to action on Friday, Sept. 28th, when they host number-nine ranked West Florida in GSC action. Match time is slated for 4:30 p.m.

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