MONTGOMERY, Ala. | The Alabama State University women's soccer team had its home opener spoiled on Tuesday night as Troy got two second-half goals in a 2-0 victory at the ASU Soccer Complex.
 
"I am pleased with the effort," Alabama State head coach Jodie Smith said. "The first half was really good. I think it was a tale of a team that was finishing their chances and us that had chances and just couldn't put them away. Overall I am really pleased and if we can really play than I think good things are in line for us. Right now it is time to regroup a bit and move on."
 
After a scoreless first half, Troy grabbed a 1-0 lead as Haley Robinson's cross on the right side found the head of Qarli Stone for the goal in the 50th minute.
 
The Trojans (1-2-0) picked up the second goal in the 62nd minute as Robinson again set up the goal as her cross to the near post was headed in by Julia Winter to extend the advantage to 2-0.
 
Alabama State (0-3-0) had chances in the final 10 minutes, but Troy goalkeeper Katrine Jacobsen was sturdy in the net to help preserve the shutout victory.
 
Turning Point
Despite losing the game, 2-0, the real turning point came in the second half.
 
Alabama State controlled the first half and saw plenty of chances, including a strike by Lexi Krieger in the 20th minute as she fought off a defender to put a shot on target.
 
However, the Trojans came out of the second half with more energy and were able to get goals by Stone and Winter to pick up the win.
 
Inside the Numbers
• Troy held a 16-13 edge in shots and an 8-5 margin in the first half.
• ASU's Guyot finished with six saves in 90 minutes in goal.
• Troy's Jacobsen registered seven saves.
• The Trojan finished with a 10-2 advantage in corner kicks, including 9-2 in the second half.
• With Stone's goal, Troy snapped a streak of 466 minutes without a goal.
 
News & Notes
• With the loss to Troy on Tuesday, Alabama State continues to seek its first-ever win against the Trojans in 12 tries.
• Alabama State wraps up a streak of three games in five days and now gets four days to rest before its next game.
• The Lady Hornets have now lost their last three home openers. The last home-opening victory came in 2014 (1-0 win over USC Upstate).
• Alabama State finished the night with 13 shots, which is more than the previous two games combined.
 
Up Next
Alabama State gets a few days to rest as the Lady Hornets play host to Southeastern Louisiana on Sunday during Fan Day at the ASU Soccer Complex. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. and players and coaches will be available for autographs immediately following the game.
 
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