ITTA BENA, Miss. | Alabama State head coach Jodie Smith picked up his 200th career victory Sunday afternoon with a come-from-behind 4-3 victory over Mississippi Valley State in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) action.
 
Alabama State got goals from Iliana Casiano and Kassandra Schoen in the first but trailed 3-2 at the intermission. The Lady Hornets' goals came on a penalty kick (Casiano) before Schoen scored unassisted.
 
They were able to tie the match up in the 60th minute on a goal from Camila Jimenez after taking a pass from Emma Hemphill. The Lady Hornets took the lead on an unassisted goal from Grace Norbury in the 85th minute.
 
Quotable from head coach Jodie Smith
"This was a big win for us on the road in some tough conditions with the win. We showed a lot of character after going down early. I'm impressed with our determination today."
 
Up Next
Alabama State returns to action next weekend in its final homestand of the season, facing Texas Southern on Friday night, Oct. 20, before facing Prairie View A&M for Senior Day on Oct. 22.

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