MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State and Faulkner battled to a 1-1 draw at Billy D. Hilyer Stadium on a hot Sunday afternoon in non-conference action.
The two teams battled the elements throughout the day on the turf as temperatures reached the high-90s, prompting heat breaks throughout the match. Alabama State (0-1-1) was able to get on the board first before Faulkner equalized later in the second half.
The Lady Hornets out shot Faulkner 9-5, and recorded five corner kicks in the draw.
How It Happened
- 9:02 – Kassandra Schoen scored her first goal of the season on an assist from Madison Chambers, 1-0 Alabama State.
- 65:03 – Ellie Alexander equalized for Faulkner off a double assist, 1-1.
Up Next
Alabama State opens the home slate on Thursday night against UAB at the ASU Soccer Complex. The match begins at 6 pm on the campus of Alabama State University.
Quotable from head coach Jodie Smith
Overall thoughts…
"We played through some tough conditions on the turf in the heat. We did some positive things offensively but could only put one across which ultimately cost us."
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