Golden Eagles upended 2-0 by South Alabama in first road affair of season
MOBILE, Ala. – Bookend goals by South Alabama proved to be the story in the Tennessee Tech soccer team’s first road match of the 2025 campaign.
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Team Stats
South Alabama
| Game Statistics | Tennessee Tech | South Alabama |
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| Shots (on goal) | 2 (0) | 14 (5) |
| Saves | 3 | 0 |
| Fouls | 6 | 6 |
| Corner Kicks | 1 | 11 |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
By Dylan Vazzano, TTU Athletics Media Relations
MOBILE, Ala. – Bookend goals by South Alabama proved to be the story in the Tennessee Tech soccer team's first road match of the 2025 campaign. The Jaguars scored early in the first half and late in the second to collect a 2-0 nod over the purple and gold in a sweltering, humid afternoon Sunday in Mobile.
South Alabama (1-1-0) unwrapped the scoring in the 12th minute on a set piece after Melina Descary headed in a corner to give the Jaguars the early edge. The goal was set up by Victoria Rocci's feed, which gave the freshman midfielder her first career assist.
The Jags would go on to double up the margin thanks to an Andrea Iljkic in the 76th minute that extended the lead to 2-0. The LSU transfer capitalized on a Sofia Ferrante cross, which resulted in a quick tap in by Iljkic. Ferrante earned an assist on the play.
The Golden Eagles (0-2-0) were limited to a pair of shots in the match, with both attempts occurring in the first stanza. Ebba Melin and Halle Bibbee each had a bid before intermission. South Alabama notched 13 shots in the contest, led by Iljkic's four tries.
Maggie Conrad picked up three saves, while Jags keeper Jaidin Kinch did not earn a stop en route to the clean sheet.
Tech will now turn its attention to a home meeting with Vanderbilt on Thursday, Aug. 21. The clash with the Commodores will be only the fourth time in program history the Golden Eagles will host an SEC school. Kickoff from Tech Soccer Field is slated for 6:30 p.m. CT and admission is free of charge.
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