MOBILE, Ala. – University of South Alabama freshman Brenna McPartlan rifled home a free kick in the 59th minute to give the Jaguars a 1-0 victory over Southeastern Louisiana Saturday night in an exhibition match at The Cage.
USA outshot SELU 17-3, including 12-1 in the second half alone, but were unable to dent the net during the run of play.
GAME FACTS
- The teams combined for just seven shots total in the first half, with three of those hitting the target
- McPartlan almost broke the deadlock nine minutes after halftime, but her shot from distance hit the crossbar and bounced out
- McPartlan's winner came at 58:45, from about 30 yards out; she beat Bailey Scott at the near post
- In the 74th minute, freshman Moa Öhman was almost able to put home a loose ball at the post, but Scott made the save
- Senior Hannah Godfrey got free for a header from 12 yards out on a corner kick, but Scott made a diving save to her right to keep the Lions in the contest
- The Jaguars held a 6-3 advantage on corner kicks, with all six coming after halftime
- Öhman led South Alabama with four shots and two on goal
- Sophomore Laurie Graves picked up the win in goal for the Jags, but was not called on to make a save in her 45 second-half minutes
- Scott made four stops for the Lions, all in the second half
NOTES
- The game was delayed 40 minutes at the start due to lightning in the area
- USA made just one change in its starting XI from Wednesday; freshman Brianna Mascia earned her first start in a Jaguar uniform
THEY SAID IT
Head Coach Richard Moodie
On improvements from Wednesday: "The girls did well.