PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – Alcorn State women's soccer continued its historic 2026 campaign Friday evening, defeating seventh-seeded Southern University, 2-0, in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Tournament semifinals at Lady Panther Soccer Field to advance to the conference championship match against No. 1 seed Jackson State.

The third-seeded Lady Braves (9-4-5) received goals from Elive Larissa Joso Luma and Ainara Aldeano, while a dominant defensive performance limited Southern (2-11-4) to just one shot throughout the contest. The victory marked Alcorn's ninth win of the season, extending its program record for single-season victories.

Alcorn will now face top-seeded Jackson State on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. CST, with a SWAC championship and an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament on the line.

First Half

Alcorn established control early, generating three corner kicks in the opening 18 minutes while keeping Southern from creating scoring opportunities.

The Lady Braves continued applying offensive pressure, earning three additional corner kicks between the 25th and 27th minutes. Joso Luma registered Alcorn's first shot of the match in the 32nd minute, sending an attempt wide of the left post.

The breakthrough came at the 39:03 mark when Joso Luma found the back of the net off an assist from Bridget Ayiwaa Sakyi, putting the Lady Braves ahead 1-0. The goal marked Joso Luma's 12th of the season and ultimately stood as the game-winner.

Alcorn carried the one-goal advantage into halftime, holding Southern without a shot in the opening 45 minutes while recording six corner kicks.

Second Half

The Lady Braves maintained their attacking momentum after halftime, creating multiple opportunities to extend their lead.

Joso Luma sent an attempt wide in the 55th minute before Annick Zouma followed with another shot that missed the right side of the goal in the 58th minute.

Alcorn doubled its advantage at the 61:45 mark when Aldeano connected on her fourth goal of the season off an assist from Grace Ambrose, giving the Lady Braves a 2-0 lead.

The Lady Braves continued controlling the tempo, with Natalie Penniston-John placing a shot on target in the 78th minute that Southern goalkeeper Sydney Whitten turned away.

Southern's lone scoring opportunity came in the 87th minute when Keilyn Pittman registered a shot on goal, but Alcorn goalkeeper Renata Da Rosa made the save to preserve the shutout.

Da Rosa finished with one save in 87 minutes and 47 seconds before Bailey Perales entered for the final 2:13 to complete the combined shutout.

Alcorn outshot Southern 7-1, held a 3-1 advantage in shots on goal and dominated the corner-kick battle, 10-2.

Match Notes

• Alcorn State advances to the SWAC Tournament championship match following its second consecutive semifinal appearance.

• The Lady Braves improved to 9-4-5 overall, extending their single-season program record to nine victories.

• Joso Luma scored her 12th goal of the season and recorded the game-winner.

• Aldeano netted her fourth goal of the season, while Sakyi and Ambrose each recorded an assist.

• Alcorn recorded its second consecutive tournament shutout after defeating Alabama State, 1-0, in Thursday's quarterfinal.

• The Lady Braves held Southern without a shot in the first half and allowed just one attempt in the entire match.

• Alcorn earned 10 corner kicks, including six in the first half.

Up Next

Alcorn State will face No. 1 seed Jackson State in the SWAC Tournament championship match on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. CST at the PVAMU Soccer Complex in Prairie View, Texas.