MOBILE, Ala. – The Jaguars battled the ULM Warhawks to a 1-1 draw Sunday afternoon, coming from behind to record their third draw of the season.
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South Alabama and ULM battled back-and-forth through the first 45 minutes of action, with ULM taking six shots compared to South Alabama's two. Neither team was able to capitalize on their first half opportunities, going into halftime even at zero.
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Coming out of halftime, South Alabama applied more offensive pressure, taking five more shots while holding ULM to three.
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The Warhawks broke the stalemate in the 60
th minute of play, with Inge Konst converting a PK after being fouled in the box.
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South Alabama continued to pressure the Warhawk defense for the next 20 minutes of the match, finally breaking through in the 83
rd minute off set-piece goal by
Chiara Singarella, her fifth of the season.
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Both defenses stepped up in the remainder of the match, ending the west-divisional matchup at a 1-1 tie.
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Jaguar keeper
Jaidy Gutierrez Campos faced nine shots and recorded two saves. Â
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The South Alabama attack was led by Singarella, who totaled three shots off the bench.
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SCORING SUMMARY
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Head CoachÂ
Richard Moodie:
" We didn't get off on the right foot today, that falls on me as the coach. Not to take anything away from ULM, but we just weren't at our best at all today. Worked hard, showed resilience, and found a goal late and for that I'm proud. We have to do better when we are on the road."Â
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NOTABLES
- South remains undefeated on the season.
- Chiara Singarella led the Jags with three shots.
- Six Jags went the distance in the match.
- Gracie Wilson is second in program history for matches played with 95.
- Wilson ranks fourth in career starts with 81.
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UP NEXT
South Alabama returns home after two weeks on the road, hosting App State Thursday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m.
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