SWAC Women's Soccer Tournament: Quarterfinal Highlights

Match 1: No. 1 Texas Southern vs. No. 8 Prairie View A&M (10:00 AM)

Texas Southern Secures Semifinal Spot with a 2-0 Victory Over Prairie View A&M

In a game that started as a defensive standoff, Texas Southern and Prairie View A&M remained locked at 0-0 through halftime. The breakthrough came early in the second half when Texas Southern’s Victoria Pucci found the net, giving her team a 1-0 lead. Later, freshman Brianna Miles added to the scoreline with a stunning header, securing a 2-0 victory for Texas Southern. With standout performances from Co-Offensive Player of the Year Isabella Dillow and Defensive Player of the Year Alyssa Taylor, Texas Southern advanced to the semifinals, maintaining their championship momentum.

Match 2: No. 4 Alabama A&M vs. No. 5 Jackson State (1:00 PM)

Alabama A&M Edges Out Jackson State in a 2-1 Battle

Alabama A&M took an early lead with a powerful strike from Albany Rios outside the 18-yard box, putting the Bulldogs up 1-0. Jackson State quickly responded, with Che'chulae scoring the equalizer, bringing the game to a 1-1 tie at halftime. In the second half, Alabama A&M’s Midfielder of the Year, Jasmine Perez-Acosta, broke the deadlock with a decisive goal, sealing a 2-1 victory for the Bulldogs. Alabama A&M’s strong midfield play and resilience propelled them to the semifinals in a thrilling contest against Jackson State.

Match 3: No. 2 Grambling State vs. No. 7 Mississippi Valley State (4:00 PM)

Grambling State took control early in the match with Morgan Johnson scoring the opening goal in the first half, giving the Tigers a 1-0 lead. In the second half, Sophia Lezizidis added a second goal for Grambling, doubling their advantage. Lezizidis struck again with her second goal, extending the lead to 3-0. Mississippi Valley State managed to get a late goal, but it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback. Grambling State emerged with a 3-1 victory, securing their spot in the semifinals with a strong team performance.

Match 4: No. 3 Southern vs. No. 6 Alabama State (7:00 PM)

The match between Southern and Alabama State was a tightly contested affair. Alabama State took the lead with an early goal from Rachel Mull, putting the Hornets up 1-0. Southern responded quickly, with J’lea Berry scoring the equalizer, making it 1-1 at halftime. In the second half, with the game hanging in the balance, Kailyn Pittman scored a late goal to give Southern the 2-1 lead. Despite a determined effort from Alabama State, Southern held on for the win, advancing to the semifinals with a dramatic game-winning strike.