SU soccer delivers UTPA their first win in program history

The Southern University Lady Jaguars soccer team lost their first game of the season 0-2 to the University of Texas Pan-American Broncs last Friday, August 22 and attributed to make history for UTPA’s first win in their soccer program. 
The first half was filled with incredible action and displays of skill, including a collision between SU forward Christen Blair from District Heights, Maryland, and UTPA freshman defender Kaitlyn Calvert. 
Blair, a junior, is returning to the field for the first time since a major knee surgery in the spring. The game was her first time playing a 90 minute match in nine months.
Goalkeeper Aubrie Coley of UTPA played the entire 90 minute match with six saves, while SU senior goalkeeper Sarah Forde had a total of 23 saves last season and met expectations with a total of nine saves. 
Halftime arrived with the teams locked in a stalemate.  UTPA midfielders Audrey Barrera and Aimie Inthoulay scored a goal each in the second half, creating the two-nothing lead over Southern and giving UTPA the win. The game was the first win for the UTPA women’s soccer team in the history of their program. 
Jami Blackston, a junior from New Orleans, former student at Paramus Catholic School in New Jersey, and returning forward was a part of a few major plays during Friday’s game, and made one unsuccessful shot. 
After Friday evening’s game, Blackston remarked on the new additions to the team, and the adjustments the team is making. “When the girls came in, they jumped right in and new exactly what they had to do. They caught on really, really quickly and we are building and bonding really well.” Blackston said. 
Despite the loss of the first game, Coach Prather seems to have unwavering faith in her team, and how far they can go this season. “Overall it was a great game. We didn’t get the result we wanted, but we talked about not focusing on results and focusing on the work rate in how we pursue our goals. We’re definitely happy with the new players and what they’ve brought to the table,” said Prather,”Their next home game will be this upcoming Friday, August 29 against University Louisiana at Monroe Warhawks at 6:00pm.