JACKSON, Miss.| The Jackson State soccer team got a pair of goals from Caylah Williams in a 4-1 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff Friday Friday afternoon on its home field.
The victory boosted JSU record to 1-7-4 overall and 1-1-3 in SWAC play.
How it Happened
- Jackson State grabbed a 1-0 lead when Williams scored her first goal of the season in the third minute, assisted by Kendyl Terrell.
- The Tigers added another score on a goal from Kyla Gomez, her first of the season in the 42nd minute, assisted by Maya Askew.
- UAPB narrowed the gap to 2-1 on Denisse Quintanilla's 54th-minute goal.
- The Tigers grabbed a 3-1 lead with a 75th-minute goal from Williams, her first goal of the season..
- JSU increased its advantage to make it a 4-1 game on Emmi Sullivan's first goal of the season in the 87th minute on a penalty kick.
- The Tigers held on to secure the win, its first of the season.
Inside the Numbers
- Jordan Hamilton collected two saves for the Lady Tigers out of four total Lady Lions shots.
- JSU scored two unassisted goals in the first half.
- The Tigers collected 11 shots on goal.
Up Next
The Tigers will return to the JSU soccer field on Sunday afternoon to take on Grambling State in its final home game of the season. Kickoff is set for 1 pm.
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