VALDOSTA, Ga. – The Auburn University at Montgomery women's soccer team (4-7-3; GSC: 2-6-1) fell 3-1 to Valdosta State University (5-3-3; GSC: 4-2-2) on Wednesday afternoon at the VSU Soccer Complex, with Izzy Morley scoring the Warhawks' lone goal on a second-half penalty kick.
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Half
The Warhawks came out hot early, with freshman Lily Hillegas sending a shot wide in the third minute before Eva Hendriks forced a save from Valdosta State goalkeeper in the fourth minute. The Blazers answered with a pair of attempts from Samantha Stauter before Natalie Ocampo scored in the 13th minute off assists from Kyndal Smith and Rachel Andrews to give the Flames a 1-0 lead.
AUM continued to work for an equalizer, earning two corner kicks shortly after the goal. Valdosta State applied pressure as the half progressed, but Leslie Azouer made several saves, to keep AUM within one. Azouer added another save on Andrews in the closing minute as the Blazers carried a 1-0 advantage into halftime.
Second Half
The Warhawks looked to cut into the deficit early in the second half, with Hendriks and Gabriella Benavidez putting shots on goal in the opening minutes. Valdosta State extended its lead to 2-0 in the 54th minute when Jenni McIntosh scored off an assist from Andrews. The Blazers added another goal in the 65th minute as Sarah Hudson finished a pass from Ameliah Dixon to make it 3-0.
The Warhawks continued to push, with Izzy Morley converting a penalty kick in the 79th minute to put AUM on the board, her second of the season. Azouer made several saves late in the half to limit the Blazers' chances, but Valdosta State held on for the 3-1 win.
Notables
- The Warhawks put five shots on goal and earned five corner kicks against the Blazers.
- Izzy Morley converted a penalty kick in the 79th minute for her second goal of the season.
- Leslie Azouer finished with 10 saves, playing all 90 minutes of the match.
- Eva Hendriks led the Warhawks with three shots, putting all three on target.
Up Next
The Warhawks will return home on Saturday, Oct. 17, to host Trevecca Nazarene at 1 p.m. CT for their final home game of the regular season. AUM will celebrate Alumni Day and host its annual Pink Game in support of breast cancer awareness.
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