TROY, Ala. – The University of South Alabama soccer team fell to Mississippi State, 3-1, Sunday afternoon in the second day of the Trojan Classic at the Trojan Soccer Complex.
MSU (4-1-0) jumped out to a 1-0 lead on a goal by Elisabeth Sullivan in the 23rd min.
USA (1-4-0) tied the match in the 44th minute when junior Brandi Smith scored on an assist by Clarissa Hernandez.
Rachel Wannek added two back-to-back goals in the second half to give the Bulldogs the victory.
“I feel like we are continuing to get better every match, “USA head coach Mike Varga said. “ We are still having mental lapses and giving up goals in the second half. If we make fewer mistakes the outcome will be different.”
MSU outshot the Jags 21-9 in the match. With the win the Bulldogs now lead the all-time series 5-2-0.
USA returns to action next weekend when it hosts the Port City Classic. The Jags open the tournament Friday night against Sam Houston. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at The Cage.
For more information about South Alabama athletics, check back with www.usajaguars.com. Season tickets for all Jaguar athletic events can be purchased by calling (251) 461-1USA (1872).
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