JACKSON, Miss. | The Alabama State women's soccer team picked up their second consecutive Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) victory on the road Sunday afternoon, defeating Jackson State, 2-1.

"I was pleased to get another tough road win, and I am glad to see us gaining a little rhythm in our offensive attack and score some goals," Alabama State head coach Jodie Smith said. "We lost a little focus defensively and let them get back in, but we were able to close it out."
 
Alabama State (2-6, 2-0 SWAC) scored first as Teaggan Ilela knocked home her second goal of the season on a pass from Kayla Mckenzie-Edmonds.
 
The lead was extended to 2-0 in the 53^rd minute when Birgit Rijnders picked up her third goal of the season off an assist from Ilela.
 
Jackson State closed out the scoring in the 86^th minute when the Lady Tigers finally found the back of the net.
 
The Lady Hornets will return home for a two-match home swing, beginning Sept. 28^th against Mississippi Valley, followed by Alcorn State on Sunday. The game kicks off at 7 pm on Friday at the ASU Soccer Complex where admission is free.

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