MONTEVALLO, Ala. – A total of four goals came in the second half in the Gulf South Conference opener at Montevallo Saturday evening as the Valdosta State women's soccer team surrendered two goals in just under three minutes in a 3-1 loss at Montevallo.  Blazer freshman Maria Rojas scored her second goal of the season on a penalty kick.
 
The teams played to a scoreless draw in the first half with a combined four shots through the first 45 minutes.  The Falcons (3-1-1, 2-0 GSC) out shot the Blazers 10-4 in the second half and 13-5 in the match, including 7-3 in shots on goal.  UM began the scoring with a goal from Marica Miljanovic and an assist from Rilee Bradbury at the 64:46 mark.  Under three minutes later, the Blazers were called for a foul in the box as Katelynn Kott scored the penalty kick and a 2-0 lead at the 67:29 mark.
 
Rojas returned the favor at the 76:58 mark with a penalty kick goal to get the Blazers on the board, but UM added the insurance goal at the 83:24 mark by Isabel Dillehay for her third goal of the season and an assist from Bear Bradbury.
 
Individually, Rojas had a team-high two shots with one on target and the PK goal for the second PK goal of the season for the Blazers (2/3).  Blazer senior Emma Pruett had four saves in the contest as the Blazers fell to 3-3 on the year and 0-1 in league play.
 
VSU now will turn its attention to GSC-newcomer Trevecca Nazarene and Lee next week with the match versus Trevecca Nazarene at 7 p.m. on Sept. 27 at the VSU Soccer Complex and will welcome Lee on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. 
 
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