ULM soccer has officially been eliminated from a chance to play in the Sun Belt Conference tournament with their 4-0 loss to South Alabama.
In the first period, things got out of hand for the Warhawks as USA spread the ball around and used the width of the pitch to find scoring lanes. Every time the Jaguars had a possession they would start passing the ball wide, which opened lanes inside for them to score. ULM couldn’t find any lanes to feed the ball to their wing players as USA played well defensively.
Early in the game, USA scored on a beautiful shot from about 15 yards out. ULM looked to stop the pace of USA early in the first half, but the Jaguars netted another goal to take a 2-0 halftime lead. In the first half USA got off 19 shots to ULM’S one.
The second half told the same story as ULM couldn’t get past the pesky Jaguar defense. To make matters worse USA scored again to take a 3-0 lead. Later in the game the Jaguars added another goal to extend their lead and close out the game. ULM managed to get some shots on goal, but failed to hit the back of the net. For the game the Warhawks only recorded five shots with three on target. USA recorded 22 shots on target. On a positive note ULM recorded 18 saves, 11 of those came from Bre Truscott who replaced Brooke-Lynn Scroggins after a collision with a USA player. Sophomore Alexis Cherry, freshmen Mackenzie Bell and Camryn Ciaramella each recorded a shot on goal.
Sitting at 0-15 on the season and (0-7) in conference play, the Warhawks have played their way out of the SBC tournament. With two games left on the schedule and a homecoming game looming the Warhawks will look to get in the win column for the first time this season.
Next week on Friday, October 19, the Warhawks welcome Appalachian State to the pitch for their annual homecoming game. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the ULM soccer complex. Come out and support the Warhawks on Alumni day.