MOBILE, Ala. ? The University of South Alabama soccer team defeated Mississippi Valley State 5-0, Friday night at “The Cage.” South Alabama was able to put in two early goals before a two hour rain delay suspended play. USA roared back with three goals after the delay.

“It was a great start to the game for us, two goals in four minutes,” head soccer coach Mike Varga said. “We still need to take advantage of what the opponents give us though.”

Sophomore Tiara Smith scored two goals on the night, one each half. Smith’s first goal came off a rebound of her own shot, while the second was another unassisted goal, as she dribbled through traffic to put the ball in the back of the net.

“Tiara was dangerous because they (MVSU) could not match her speed,” Varga said.

Liz Clark, Michelle Leppert and Amelia Milne each added a goal a piece. USA hits the road Saturday as they travel to Hammond, La., taking on Prairie View A&M at 5 p.m.