soccer
0
Alabama Huntsville UAH (2-7-1, 1-4-0 GSC)
1
Winner Valdosta State VSU (6-3, 4-1 GSC)
Alabama Huntsville UAH
(2-7-1, 1-4-0 GSC)
0
Final
1
Valdosta State VSU
(6-3, 4-1 GSC)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 OT 1 F
Alabama Huntsville UAH 0 0 0 0
Valdosta State VSU 0 0 1 1

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Blazer Soccer Charges Past Alabama-Huntsville in Overtime Victory

THE BASICS:
  • Score: Valdosta State 1, Alabama-Huntsville 0 (OT)
  • Records: Valdosta State 6-3 (4-1 GSC), Alabama-Huntsville 2-7-1 (1-4-0 GSC)
  • Location: Valdosta, Georgia (VSU Soccer Complex)
 
The Lead: After battling adversity during a lightening delay, junior Ashley Lewis scored the games only goal in the 92nd minute of play, in overtime, to carry the Blazers to victory.

HOW IT HAPPENED:
  • Valdosta State and Alabama-Huntsville saw numerous opportunities to score, with both teams attempting 8 shots in the first half of play. 
  • VSU's Ashley Lewis lead the way in the first half with 3 shots, while three other Blazers saw chances.  
  • Goalkeeper Caroline Embler had four saves in the first half of the game while Megan Buford for UAH notched 3.
  • VSU saw a string of shots to open the second half of play by Mallory McDaniel and Riley Tennant.
  • Alabama-Huntsville used a corner kick as a late opportunity at the 65-minute mark, but only resulted in a header off the crossbar by Mia Jetsu.
  • Still scoreless at the 79th minute, the Blazers saw an opportunity late as McKay Culberson and senior Carley Montgomery each saw a shot on goal.
  • Montgomery gave the Blazers a final chance in regulation as she put up a perfect corner kick, but the team couldn't produce.
  • In overtime, VSU's Ashley Lewis found the back of the net off the foot of freshman Kyleigh Reedy to give the Lady Blazers the victory. Lewis's 5 shots on goal to lead the team. 
  • Lewis's goal marked her seventh of the season, as she made her way to the top of the VSU record book for career goals scored with sixteen, currently.
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
  • In the first half of play, both VSU and UAH had 8 shots.
  • Alabama Huntsville saw 5 corner kick opportunities in the first half of play while the Blazers had 3 off the foot of Savolainen.
  • For the game, VSU had 19 shots with 8 on goal, while Alabama-Huntsville tallied 14 with 6 being on frame.  
  • The Lady Blazers totaled 9 corner kick opportunities and the Lady Chargers had 6.
  • VSU had 6 saves in the game from Embler while Buford from UAH had 7.
  • As for fouls, VSU racked up 9 in regulation and the Chargers received 5.
  • The Blazers are currently 6-3 in the 2018 season and 4-1 in the Gulf South Conference.
  • Coach Andrew improves to 16-9-3 in his career here at VSU, and 12-5-2 all-time in the Gulf South Conference.

UP NEXT: 
  • The Lady Blazers will continue at home and host West Alabama, Sunday, September 30th for a Gulf South Conference matchup. The kick off is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at the VSU Soccer Complex.
  • Check back with vstateblazers.com for more information on the upcoming game, as well as links to tickets and streaming information.
 
 
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