HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Fourth-seeded Auburn University at Montgomery out-shot eighth-seeded Delta State University 12-6, including 6-1 in shots on goal, but the Statesmen converted their lone shot for a goal in the 33rd minute in the semifinals of the 2023 Gulf South Conference tournament.

The Warhawks simply could not find the back of the net on a plethora of great chances in front of the net, with the Statesmen in the right place at the right time to stymie multiple goal-scoring opportunities for the black and orange.

THE WARMUP
Score: AUM 0, DSU 1
Records: AUM 7-4-6 (6-3-2 GSC) | DSU 8-7-3 (4-4-3 GSC)
Series: DSU leads 4-3-1
Location: Huntsville, Ala. | John Hunt Park
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HIGHLIGHTS

• The Warhawks put early pressure on Delta State, but the Statesmen were up to the task defensively with three saves in the game's opening 25 minutes.
• Zach Sorey scored his first goal of the campaign, and what proved to be the game-winner, in the 33rd minute on a perfect strike from outside the 18-yard box.
• The 55th minute provided a great chance to equalize for the Warhawks, but Adam Hanson's shot just missed high over the bar.
• A Sean Keane header in the 65th minute was saved by DSU to keep AUM off the board.
• Another great scoring opportunity for AUM, this time by Aristarchus Oluwatuyi in the 74th minute, was blocked by a Statesmen defender with the goalkeeper off his line. 
• The Warhawks tried to find a late chance in the closing minutes of the match, but DSU preserved the shut out victory.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• AUM out-shot Delta State 12-6, including 6-1 in shots on goal. 
• Eight different players tallied a shot for AUM, with Adam Hanson leading the charge at three. Keane and Oluwatuyi each also had a pair of shot attempts.
• The Warhawks finished the season holding opponents to one goal or less in 15 of their 17 matches this season.
• AUM earned a berth in the GSC semifinal round for the third straight year in just the program's fifth season as a postseason-eligible institution. 

FROM THE COACHING BOX

• "I am very proud of these lads this season," said head coach Matthew Thorne. "Today we pushed all the way. Unfortunately, the ball did not find the back of the net from some of our great chances. Congratulations to Delta on reaching the final. I would like to say a special thank you to all of our seniors who have been phenomenal leaders and helped this program receive national recognition! I have so much belief in this talented group moving forward. Always, Up The Warhawks!"

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