Soccer Hosts James Madison for First-Ever Meeting
9/24/2022 3:35:00 PM | Women's Soccer
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The Southern Miss women's soccer team (1-5-1, 1-1 Sun Belt) host its first conference appearance against James Madison (6-2-2, 2-0 Sun Belt) at the Southern Miss Soccer Complex at noon Sunday, Sept. 25.
"We look forward to a great soccer game where both teams like to play and possess the ball. There will only be one first sunbelt home opener, and it poses an opportunity to start something great as far as home field advantage and a new program in the conference," said Assistant Coach J.P. Valadares.
Last Time on the Pitch
The Golden Eagles were edged out by ULM 4-1 Thursday, Sept. 22, at Brown Stadium in Monroe, La.
The Warhawks found the game-winning goal in the 26th minute of action when midfielder Inge Konst slotted the ball into the back of the net with an assist from Mara Grukamp.
The Golden Eagles ended the period behind the Warhawks as the score line at the break read 1-0.
In the second half, ULM advanced their lead at the 57th-minute mark, and ten minutes later, Grukamp notched a goal for herself.
Midfielder Grukamp dished out an assist as Courtney Marten headed it home. Capping out their scoring in the 83rd minute.
Natalie Wilson picked up a goal, her first of the season and career, with two minutes left in the match to refuse the shutout.
Golden Eagles Against Virginia Commonwealth Teams
The last time the Black & Gold faced off with a Virginia University was Nov. 7, 2021, in the C-USA championships final against Old Dominion. The Golden Eagles fell 1-0. Monarch midfielder Morgan Hall produced the lone goal, with forward Megan Watts posting an assist.
Southern Miss was unable to capitalize on the few scoring opportunities they found in the second stanza and failed to get a foothold in the contest.
Old Dominion outshot the Golden Eagles 12-11, forcing goalkeeper Kendell Mindnich to come up with six saves for the final.
The Opponent
The Dukes are led by fifth-season head coach Joshua Walters, Sr. Under his direction, the squad ended their 2021 campaign 9-1-1 with a four-match winning streak to secure the No.3 seed in the CAA Tournament.
Match Info
All home games are free entry!
Kickoff is set for 12 p.m.
Live stream/stats will be available.
Follow Along
Follow @SouthernMissSoc on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates throughout the game.
"We look forward to a great soccer game where both teams like to play and possess the ball. There will only be one first sunbelt home opener, and it poses an opportunity to start something great as far as home field advantage and a new program in the conference," said Assistant Coach J.P. Valadares.
Last Time on the Pitch
The Golden Eagles were edged out by ULM 4-1 Thursday, Sept. 22, at Brown Stadium in Monroe, La.
The Warhawks found the game-winning goal in the 26th minute of action when midfielder Inge Konst slotted the ball into the back of the net with an assist from Mara Grukamp.
The Golden Eagles ended the period behind the Warhawks as the score line at the break read 1-0.
In the second half, ULM advanced their lead at the 57th-minute mark, and ten minutes later, Grukamp notched a goal for herself.
Midfielder Grukamp dished out an assist as Courtney Marten headed it home. Capping out their scoring in the 83rd minute.
Natalie Wilson picked up a goal, her first of the season and career, with two minutes left in the match to refuse the shutout.
Golden Eagles Against Virginia Commonwealth Teams
The last time the Black & Gold faced off with a Virginia University was Nov. 7, 2021, in the C-USA championships final against Old Dominion. The Golden Eagles fell 1-0. Monarch midfielder Morgan Hall produced the lone goal, with forward Megan Watts posting an assist.
Southern Miss was unable to capitalize on the few scoring opportunities they found in the second stanza and failed to get a foothold in the contest.
Old Dominion outshot the Golden Eagles 12-11, forcing goalkeeper Kendell Mindnich to come up with six saves for the final.
The Opponent
The Dukes are led by fifth-season head coach Joshua Walters, Sr. Under his direction, the squad ended their 2021 campaign 9-1-1 with a four-match winning streak to secure the No.3 seed in the CAA Tournament.
Match Info
All home games are free entry!
Kickoff is set for 12 p.m.
Live stream/stats will be available.
Follow Along
Follow @SouthernMissSoc on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates throughout the game.
Players Mentioned
Head Coach Mohammed El-Zare Postgame Louisiana 10/24/24
Thursday, October 24
Tea With Tay: Episode 1
Friday, October 20
USM Soccer at MGCCC Sept. 18th, 2022 Recap
Friday, October 07
Soccer Lip Reading Challenge #2
Saturday, November 09