LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama women's soccer team fell 1-0 to Mississippi Christian on Saturday afternoon in a Gulf South Conference matchup at Robert P. Longabaugh Field in Clinton, Mississippi.
The Tigers move to 1-10-2 overall and 0-8-2 in GSC play, while the Choctaws improve to 5-4-5 overall and 2-3-5 in conference action.
After a scoreless first half, Mississippi Christian broke through in the 49th minute when Lillie McCutchen scored at the 48:41 mark to give the Choctaws a 1-0 lead. The goal proved to be the difference as Mississippi Christian held off West Alabama for the remainder of the match.
West Alabama created several opportunities in the opening half, recording nine shots before the break. Maya Schilling, Sofia Lacey and Kya Jacobs each put attempts on target, but Mississippi Christian goalkeeper Paityn Settlemires kept the Tigers off the scoreboard. Settlemires finished with six saves.
The Tigers continued to battle after halftime, with Allie Kimbrell and Sofia Jimenez Perez recording second-half attempts. However, West Alabama was unable to find an equalizer as the Choctaws protected their advantage.
West Alabama finished with 11 shots, including six on target, while Mississippi Christian recorded 18 shots with six on goal. Goalkeeper Yumari Hernandez made five saves for the Tigers. The Choctaws also held an 8-3 advantage in corner kicks.
Despite the narrow defeat, the Tigers matched Mississippi Christian with six shots on target and continued to generate opportunities throughout the contest.
West Alabama will now turn its attention to its final match of the season, traveling to face Trevecca Nazarene on Friday, October 23. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. in the Tigers' final Gulf South Conference matchup of the campaign.
