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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Kennesaw State women's soccer team suffered its first loss of the season as it fell 6-0 to Alabama Sunday night in Tuscaloosa.
 
Entering the match winless in three previous outings, the Crimson Tide (1-2-1) came out motivated, scoring three first-half goals en route to its initial win of the season and handing the Owls (3-1) their first loss.

How it Happened
» Alabama scored in the ninth minute and added to its lead with two goals in the final five minutes of the first half to lead 3-0 at halftime.
» The Crimson Tide held a 15-2 shot advantage in the first half.  
» Alabama increased its lead with goals in the 53rd, 68th and 78th minutes.

Coach Speak
"This was a tough loss tonight against a very good Alabama team. We got off to a slow start and Alabama punished us for it," head coach Benji Walton said. "There were a lot of hard lessons learned tonight and the key will be how we respond to this result. How we respond will ultimately define our 2018 season."
 
NOTES
» Alabama finished the match with a 30-6 shot advantage, including 14-1 in shots-on-goal.
» Kennesaw State goalkeeper Tiffany Sornpao had a season-high eight saves.
» Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Grace Weiner saw her first career action, playing 13 minutes.
 
NEXT UP
Kennesaw State returns to action on Friday when it travels to Greenville, S.C. to take on Furman beginning at 7 p.m. (ET).

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