JACKSONVILLE, Ala.| Jackson State struck first but could not hold on, falling 2–1 to Jacksonville State on Sunday afternoon at the JAX State Soccer Complex.
Jackson State (1–5–1) opened the scoring in the 22nd minute when Ryanne Hawthorn-Harper buried her first goal of the season, assisted by
Malayah Nuestro. The Tigers carried that 1–0 lead into halftime behind a strong defensive effort and three early saves from goalkeeper
Taylor Osborn.
Jacksonville State (4–2–2) equalized in the 56th minute off a goal from Amelia Jacobs and a double assist from Louise Featherstone and Raegan Whitaker. The Gamecocks then netted the game-winner in the 81st minute when Alessia Donia scored her first career goal.
Inside the Numbers
- Hawthorn-Harper scored JSU's lone goal on three total shots.
- Nuestro tallied the assist, while Kyla Gomez, Alayla Jackson, Makayla Day, and Jaelyn Greer each tested the keeper with shots.
- Osborn finished with five saves on 18 shots faced.
- Jacobs scored her third goal of the season and picked up a yellow card.
- Donia delivered the late winner in the 81st minute.
- Featherstone and Whitaker added assists.
- Goalkeeper Ella Holmberg made two saves to secure the win.
Up Next
The Jackson State soccer team will travel to Thibodeaux, La. to take on Nicholls State on Friday evening. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.
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