University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Saturday, September 17
Huntington, W. Va.
6 p.m.
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Marshall
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Golden Eagles Defeat Marshall in Sun Belt Play 3-1
9/17/2022 9:35:00 PM | Women's Soccer
HUNTINGTON, W.Va.—The Southern Miss women's soccer team won their first match of the season in conference play against Marshall at the Hoops Family Field in Huntington, W.Va. Saturday, Sept. 17.
"We came here to get a result and that's what we did. There is always more to improve on and good competition like tonight aids in our growth process. We saw positive production from our young players coming off the bench along with quality opportunities and finishes that we've been working for," said Assistant Coach Hayley Knowles.
Midfielder Ryan Smith found the game winning goal for the Golden Eagles slotting the ball into the back of the net at the 28th minute of action, notching her first goal of the season and recorded her third career game-winning goal.
There was no goal action from the Thundering Herd in the first period as the score line at the break remained 1-0.
Midfielder Bernadett Stefan found the back of the net with an assist from forward Esmeralda Figueroa at 77:09 advancing the Golden Eagles lead and grabbing her first goal of the season.
Marshall found opportunities in the second stanza and managed to break through Southern Miss' defense at 82:36 refusing a clean sheet for the Golden Eagles. Marshall forward Morgan White netted the ball with an assist from midfielder Kat Gonzales.
The Herd gained territory and momentum as Marshall took 13 shots while Southern Miss took seven forcing goalkeeper Alex Helbling to come up with four saves.
With six minutes left in the match Figueroa headed it home with an assist from midfielder Ilana Izquierdo with her first goal of the season she maintained the Golden Eagle lead 3-1 for the final.
This is the Golden Eagles first series away win against Marshall.
Looking Ahead
The Golden Eagles head to Monroe, La. to face Louisiana Monroe Thursday, Sept. 22.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Follow Along
Follow @SouthernMissSoc on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates throughout the game.
"We came here to get a result and that's what we did. There is always more to improve on and good competition like tonight aids in our growth process. We saw positive production from our young players coming off the bench along with quality opportunities and finishes that we've been working for," said Assistant Coach Hayley Knowles.
Midfielder Ryan Smith found the game winning goal for the Golden Eagles slotting the ball into the back of the net at the 28th minute of action, notching her first goal of the season and recorded her third career game-winning goal.
There was no goal action from the Thundering Herd in the first period as the score line at the break remained 1-0.
Midfielder Bernadett Stefan found the back of the net with an assist from forward Esmeralda Figueroa at 77:09 advancing the Golden Eagles lead and grabbing her first goal of the season.
Marshall found opportunities in the second stanza and managed to break through Southern Miss' defense at 82:36 refusing a clean sheet for the Golden Eagles. Marshall forward Morgan White netted the ball with an assist from midfielder Kat Gonzales.
The Herd gained territory and momentum as Marshall took 13 shots while Southern Miss took seven forcing goalkeeper Alex Helbling to come up with four saves.
With six minutes left in the match Figueroa headed it home with an assist from midfielder Ilana Izquierdo with her first goal of the season she maintained the Golden Eagle lead 3-1 for the final.
This is the Golden Eagles first series away win against Marshall.
Looking Ahead
The Golden Eagles head to Monroe, La. to face Louisiana Monroe Thursday, Sept. 22.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Follow Along
Follow @SouthernMissSoc on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates throughout the game.
Team Stats
USM
MAR
Goals
3
1
Shots
16
20
Shots on Goal
6
6
Saves
5
3
Corners
4
9
Fouls
11
5
Scoring Plays
Ryan Smith (1)
GOAL by USM Smith, Ryan.
28:23
Bernadett Stefan (1)
Assisted By: Esmeralda Figueroa
GOAL by USM Stefan, Bernadett Assist by Figueroa, Esmeralda.
77:09
Morgan White (6)
Assisted By: Kat Gonzalez
GOAL by MAR White, Morgan Assist by Gonzalez, Kat.
82:36
Esmeralda Figueroa (1)
Assisted By: Ilana Izquierdo
GOAL by USM Figueroa, Esmeralda Assist by Izquierdo, Ilana.
84:32
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
mid
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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