Almost There: Soccer outlasts Prairie View in SWAC Tournament, but fall short in hopes to win it all

The Southern University Women’s soccer team traveled to Prairie View over the weekend to compete in the first round of the SWAC Tournament.
The first half of the game started off slow for both teams as they went the whole half without a goal. The Panthers attempted multiple shots, all saved by junior goalkeeper, Chioma Eriken.
Between the two teams, the offense and defense were both a major factor in the way this game was played. While the Jags didn’t attempt as many shots in the first half, their offense and determination to keep possession of the ball was an early sign that the Jags were there to play.
At the start of the second half, the Jags were determined to bring something to the scoreboard. With a pass from sophomore midfielder/forward Brynn Hill to sophomore defender/midfielder Cordney Armstong in the 72nd minute, Southern was able to score the only point in the game to defeat Prairie View A&M. This goal was the second for Armstrong this season.
The Jags were able to take seven shots compared to the Panther’s ten and still came out on top of the game. This was an especially important and great game for goalkeeper Chioma Eriken as she had her first shutout of the season with a total of six saves.
The adrenaline and stamina the Lady Jags kept up with the whole game was a pleasant feeling for head coach Jeremy Fontenot. “I am very pleased with our effort and ability to be able to compete for 90 minutes. “
Despite the Jaguar win vs Prairie View, their stint in the tourney was short lived as they faced Grambling later in the weekend to bring their 2021 season to a close. Southern University’s soccer team finished the season with a record of 3-5.