JACKSON, Miss. – The ball didn't bounce in favor of the Alcorn State University women's soccer team in the second half as Jackson State came back for a 2-1 result Friday afternoon at the JSU Soccer Stadium.

The Lady Braves (2-5, 1-3 SWAC) grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 28th minute as redshirt-sophomore Rita Okoro converted a penalty kick. JSU pulled even in the 62nd minute as Ariel Vinson headed in a Jalah Carter corner kick, and Tanagna Payne netted the game-winner in the 86th.

"Another tough road loss," said head coach Junior Noel. "After holding a one-goal lead for most of the game, we were unable to kill the game clock. We controlled most of the game, but gave up two soft goals late on. So far this season, we've matched every team we've played in the conference. Our defense has been performing well, but we aren't creating enough true scoring opportunities. We've got to start getting results for the performances we're having."

Each team tallied 14 shots on the day, with the Lady Tigers (2-10-1, 2-2-1 SWAC) placing more on frame (9-7). Okoro led Alcorn offensively with 6-of-10 shots on goal. Also with shots in the contest were freshman Mireya Gonzalez (3) and junior Vanessa Monge (1). Freshman goalie Kameran Proby played all 90 minutes and recorded six saves.

Alcorn was set to play at Southern this Sunday, but the game has been rescheduled for Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. Next up for the Lady Braves is a trip to Houston, Texas on Oct. 13 for a 7 p.m. conference game at Texas Southern.

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