Alcorn State is scheduled to open the Southwestern Athletic Conference women’s soccer tournament against Alabama State on Thursday in Prairie View, Texas. The No. 3-seeded Lady Braves are slated to face the No. 6 Hornets at 7 p.m. at the PVAMU Soccer Complex.
The appearance marks Alcorn State’s second consecutive trip to the tournament. Alabama State leads the all-time series 15-7-2, according to the teams’ records.
The teams drew 0-0 in their earlier meeting this season in Montgomery, Alabama. Alcorn State outshot Alabama State 16-5 and held a 7-1 advantage in corner kicks, but three of its attempts hit the goal frame. Grace Ambrose struck the right post in the 61st minute, Larissa Joso Luma hit the crossbar in the 64th, and Bernita Baafi also hit the crossbar in the 74th.
Alabama State enters the tournament with a 2-10-4 overall record and a 2-3-3 conference mark. Serenity Safeeullah leads the Hornets with four goals, one assist, nine points and 27 shots. Tamami Nishio has three goals and one assist, while Queenster Mensah has two goals and two assists and has started all 16 matches.
