PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas | Jackson State erased an early deficit with three unanswered goals, using a strong second-half performance to defeat Prairie View A&M, 3-1, Thursday in a SWAC Quarterfinals matchup.
Kyla Gomez, Nahomy Portillo and India Wilson each found the net for the Tigers, while goalkeeper Taylor Osborn finished with seven saves. Jackson State moved to 9-6-3 overall with the victory.
After Prairie View A&M struck first on Emily Arriazola's goal at the 18:07 mark, Jackson State needed just over seven minutes to answer. Gomez delivered the equalizer at 25:43, recording her sixth goal of the season to pull the Tigers even.
Osborn helped preserve the 1-1 tie heading into halftime, making three saves during the final 14 minutes of the opening period.
The Tigers wasted little time taking control after the break. Portillo scored her first goal of the season at 50:47, putting Jackson State ahead, 2-1, with what proved to be the game-winning goal.
Osborn protected the advantage with four second-half saves, including stops at 69:06 and 71:04 as Prairie View A&M searched for an equalizer.
Wilson then gave the Tigers breathing room at 75:23, netting her third goal of the season to extend the lead to 3-1. Jackson State kept the Panthers off the scoreboard for the remainder of the match to secure the comeback victory.
The Tigers doubled their first-half shot production after intermission, generating 10 attempts over the final 45 minutes. Jackson State finished with a 15-13 advantage in shots and an 11-8 edge in shots on goal.
Inside the Numbers
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Gomez scored her sixth goal of the season, Portillo added her first and Wilson registered her third.
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Portillo and Wilson supplied two goals off the bench.
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Osborn played all 90 minutes, recording seven saves and allowing one goal.
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Elon Sheffield led Jackson State with four shots, including two on target.
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Kianah Farmer put all three of her shot attempts on goal.
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The Tigers earned both corner kicks in the match.
Up Next
The Tigers will advance to the semifinals match and will face the winner of Texas Southern and Alabama A&M on Friday at 3 p.m.
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