No. 5 Jones rallies past Hinds 3-2 on Holder’s late goal

No. 5 Jones College scored three second-half goals to defeat Hinds 3-2 in Raymond in the teams’ MACCC regular-season finale. Graison Holder scored the winner in the 78th minute, converting a pass from Abby Duncan.

Holder, who entered the match as a substitute, opened the scoring in the 50th minute on an assist from Brianna Kimbrell. Hinds equalized less than two minutes later after a corner kick. Duncan put Jones ahead again in the 60th minute with her first collegiate goal, but Hinds tied the match at 2 on a penalty kick in the 73rd.

Jones had a 23-2 advantage in shots and led 10-2 in shots on goal, while Hinds scored on both of its attempts on target. The Bobcats also held a 14-3 edge in corner kicks. Darby Ford played all 90 minutes in goal for Jones, and the Hinds goalkeeper made seven saves.

The victory lifted Jones to 12-3-1 overall and 8-3 in conference play. Hinds fell to 7-8-3 and 3-8. Jones’ schedule listed a trip to Mississippi Gulf Coast for an 8 p.m. match Friday, Oct. 30, in the NJCAA Region 23/Gulf District Quarterfinals.

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