JACKSON, Miss. – For all the offense that the Alabama State and Jackson State women's soccer teams produced in their wins on Friday, it came to a screeching half in Sunday's anticipated conference clash between the two as the Lady Hornets and Lady Tigers played to a 0-0 tie Sunday afternoon at the JSU Soccer Complex.

It came two days after ASU had put up six goals in their win at Southern and a three-goal effort from Jackson in their win against Alabama A&M. 

Defense was front and center as both teams stymied each other's chances throughout the match.

Jackson State held a 14-6 shots advantage including 7-3 for shots on goal, but the combination of the Lady Hornets' back defensive line and the goalkeeping of sophomore Gianna Guyot held them off the board.

Guyot made a crucial save on a penalty kick attempt with approximately 10 minutes remaining in regulation to help the Lady Hornets force overtime. 

Alabama State (5-9-1 overall, 4-2-1 SWAC) had chances, but the best looks came from Ariela Lewis, who took three shots on goal. 

"This was a tough game on the road," said ASU head coach Jodie Smith.

"I knew it would be physical and the game lived up to it.  Our back four were consistent for us.  We were lacking a little creativity to break them in the final third.  We just missed the final pass.  The player of the game was definitely Gianna [Guyot].  It was a great game for her.  I'm really proud of the team as we had to really dig into our fitness."

Alabama State has pushed up to the fourth spot in the conference standings with three games remaining in the regular season. 

ASU returns home to take on Mississippi Valley State on Friday for a 7 p.m. kick at the ASU Soccer Complex.

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