Soccer takes opener at home

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(PHOTO/ Rojan Maharjan)

Senior midfielder Nathali Dasilva drives through the Tiger defense during the win.

Kennedy Roy

Staff Writer

The Troy women’s soccer started its 2019 campaign with a win over the weekend, defeating Jackson State at home 7-0.

The Trojans beat the Lady Tigers with senior Nathali DaSilva scoring a hat trick within 69 minutes. Haleigh Mercer recorded her third career clean sheet as she had three saves. The match was delayed more than 90 minutes due to inclement weather, but that didn’t stop the Trojans from putting 10 shots on goal.

The first goal came in the 25th minute by Kate Eubanks off of a rebound from Alisa Detlefsen’s shot. Five minutes later, DaSilva dribbled through…