Jackson State, Alabama State Play to Scoreless Draw

Jackson State and Alabama State played to a 0-0 draw Sunday at the ASU Soccer Complex, as the Tigers remained unbeaten in Southwestern Athletic Conference play. Jackson State is 7-6-3 overall and 4-0-3 in conference matches.

The Tigers had a 12-6 advantage in shots and earned nine corner kicks to Alabama State’s one. Jackson State put six shots on goal, compared with one for the Hornets, but could not find a breakthrough.

Kyla Gomez led all players with four shots, including three on target. Ryanne Hawthorn-Harper added three attempts, two of which were on goal. Gomez put Jackson State’s first shot on goal in the seventh minute, and the Tigers tested Alabama State goalkeeper Deetya Satyal with consecutive attempts in the 17th and 18th minutes.

Jackson State recorded seven shots in the first half and went into the break tied 0-0. After halftime, the Tigers added five shots and five corner kicks. India Wilson put a shot on target in the 67th minute, and Hawthorn-Harper forced another save in the 77th.

Goalkeeper Taylor Osborn played all 90 minutes and made one save. She stopped Kiana Lopez Wilson in the 74th minute. Alabama State’s Tamami Nishio struck the crossbar in the 86th, while Satyal denied Gomez in the 89th to preserve the tie.

Jackson State’s regular-season finale is scheduled for Thursday against Texas Southern at the JSU Soccer Field. Kickoff is listed for 3 p.m.

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