MOBILE, Ala. – Graduate students
Chloe McGlade and
Athanasia Moraitou had a goal and an assist each to lead the University of South Alabama soccer team to a 5-1 victory over Stetson Sunday afternoon at The Cage.
The Jags have now won three straight to move to 3-0-1 on the year. Stetson falls to 1-3.
GAME FACTS
- Moraitou and McGlade teamed up for the Jaguars' first goal in the 28th minute to send USA into intermission with a 1-0 lead
- McGlade added the team's second at 56:56 when graduate
Tabea Griss fed her at the top of the box following a corner kick
- Senior
Briana Morris tacked on the third goal of the night just 1:24 later on a short-range header from a cross by Moraitou
- Stetson struck back 2 ½ minutes later after having a player sent off; Maggie Struble converted on a through-ball from Lindsey Parent
- South Alabama put the game out of reach with two late goals
- Junior
Ana Helmert put in her own rebound off the post at 74:31, and sophomore
Morgan Cross put home a pass from freshman
Gracie Wilson 1:23 before the final whistle
- USA goalkeeper
Justice Stanford saw just two shots and made one save; the Hatters' Lara Bates allowed all five goals and made eight stops
NOTES
- South Alabama outshot Stetson 31-2 and held a 64%-36% advantage in possession
- Moraitou and McGlade each had five shots; Moraitou put three on net and McGlade hit the target twice
- Morris has scored a goal in every game this season and has a six-match point streak dating back to last season; she leads the Sun Belt Conference in goals (6) and points (13)
- The Jaguars are unbeaten after four games for the first time since the 2015 squad opened the year 4-0
- Moraitou also leads the conference in assists
THEY SAID IT
Head Coach Richard Moodie
On what worked tonight: "Our energy levels are better, we have conviction going forward and we looked really good in the back again today. We have a little bit of belief now. We don't want to get complacent with the wins and the chances. There is definitely room for growth but I'm really happy with the way the girls played today. They've had a great weekend."
On making progress: "The shot count says it all. I think we have room for growth and execution in the final third, but we've got a young team and they're eager and willing to learn. This time last year we'd have taken a 5-1 win any day. We're happy with the way the game went and we're happy that we have players chipping in and scoring goals. We'll take it and move on and get better with this young team."
On McGlade: "A goal and an assist and she's just very consistent with her performances. You start to see that through the ranks – one girl comes off and the next one goes on just as eager compete and score. She didn't start today, but she started Friday night and you can see that it doesn't really matter with the rotation in the squad. They come in, play their role and do their job. She's able to contribute to the game with a goal and an assist, and just a fantastic performance for the team all around."
UP NEXT
The Jaguars start a six-match road trip Thursday at Southern Miss.
For more information about South Alabama athletics, check back with www.usajaguars.com, and follow the Jaguars at www.twitter.com/WeAreSouth_JAGS. Season tickets for all Jaguar athletic events can be purchased by calling (251) 461-1USA (1872).
Join the Upper 90 Club, the soccer specific support club of the Jaguar Athletic Fund. All gifts to the Upper 90 Club go directly to support the South Alabama soccer program. For more information on how you can join visit: http://jaguarathleticfund.com/upper90
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