TROY, Ala. - The University of South Alabama soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to Austin Peay State Friday afternoon at the Trojan Soccer Complex in the opening match of the Trojan Classic.

APSU midfielder Tatiana Ariza scored the unassisted game-winning goal in the 44th minute.

South Alabama freshman goalkeeper Melissa Drish recorded a game-high 10 saves in the contest. Linsey Snavely led the Jags with three shots, including one on goal, and Kasey Crowe, Kristin Sutton and Brandi Smith added two shots each. 

“Overall it was a pretty even match,” said Jaguar head coach Mike Varga. “We gave up a goal with one second left in the first half. I give the girls a lot of credit for staying focused in the second half and coming back and fighting hard until the end of the match.”
 
The Lady Govs (5-0-0) finished with 11 shots on goal, while USA ended the match with four.

The Jaguars (1-3-0) will take on Mississippi State University Sunday at the Trojan Soccer Complex in the third match of the tournament. Kickoff is scheduled for noon.

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Notes: USA fell 1-1-1 all-time against Austin Peay…APSU is on a five-game win streak.