JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – The Georgia Southern women's soccer team traveled to Jacksonville, Alabama for their second game of the regular season. Senior Alana McShane tallied her first career goal in the match, but it wasn't enough for the Eagles as they fell 3-1.
 
"Tough game today for us. We had more possession, created a lot of chances, but we just didn't finish as well as we should have," said head coach Brian Dunleavy. "It's always going to be tough when you dig yourself into a hole like we did. It's a big learning moment for our players and I know that they will become stronger from this experience."
 
MATCH FACTS
Jacksonville State (1-1-0) – 3
Georgia Southern (0-2-0) – 1
 
SCORING
15' – JSU – Nicola Dominikovich shot a deep pass over the defense and through the keeper to put the Gamecocks on the board.
30' – JSU – A ball assisted by Emma Meadows was kicked in by Nadia Plawiuk late in the first half to put JSU up 2-0.
53' – GS – Angelica Wallerstedt kicks a corner kick to Alana McShane, who heads it past the goal for the first Georgia Southern goal of the year.
54' – JSU – Carsen Taylor dribbled past GS defense and crossed to Kayla Thompson, who scored and extended the JSU lead 3-1.

NOTES
- Alana McShane scored her first goal of her career and the first goal for the Eagles during the 2016 season, on an assist from Angelica Wallerstedt.
- Sarah Price totaled 4 shots on goal and Aila Sendra totaled 3, leading the team.
- Freshman goalkeeper Lauren Karinshak started her first game as an Eagle and recorded 2 saves.
- The Eagles out-shot the Gamecocks, 17-14.
 
NEXT UP
The Eagles return to Statesboro next weekend for two home matches. The team will face off against North Florida Friday at 7 p.m. and Charlotte on Sunday at 1 p.m.
 
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