PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – The Alcorn State women's soccer team saw its historic 2026 season come to an end Sunday afternoon, falling 1-0 to top-seeded Jackson State in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Championship match at  Panther Soccer Field.

The Lady Braves (9-5-5) made their first SWAC Championship match appearance in program history, capping a record-breaking campaign that included nine victories and an unbeaten 4-0-4 conference regular-season record.

Alcorn controlled much of the offensive action, outshooting Jackson State 16-8, including a 7-2 advantage in the opening half. Despite generating several late scoring opportunities and playing with a one-player advantage for the final 21 minutes, the Lady Braves were unable to find the equalizer.

Annick Zouma led Alcorn offensively with five shots, including two on goal, while Larissa Joso Luma followed with three attempts. Sophia Bobie added two shots, while Grace Ambrose, Deryn Doamekpor and Viviana Sanchez each registered a shot on goal.

First Half

Alcorn State established an early offensive presence, creating several opportunities throughout the opening 45 minutes.

Doamekpor registered the Lady Braves' first shot on goal at the 10:15 mark, forcing Osborn into an early save. Zouma followed with an attempt in the 18th minute that was also turned away.

The Lady Braves continued applying pressure as Bobie registered attempts in the 14th and 24th minutes, while Leyla Llanos Boursiquot and Zouma added shots in the 26th minute.

Alcorn earned its first corner kick at the 31:05 mark and continued pushing forward. Ainara Aldeano added another scoring opportunity in the 41st minute, but her attempt sailed high and left.

Defensively, the Lady Braves limited Jackson State to just two first-half shots. Renata Da Rosa recorded an early save against Kyla Gomez in the ninth minute, while the Tigers' other attempt missed the target.

Alcorn entered halftime with a 7-2 advantage in shots and a 2-1 edge in shots on goal as the teams remained scoreless.

Second Half

Jackson State broke the scoreless tie at the 51:34 mark when Portillo found the back of the net following an assist from Farmer, giving the Tigers a 1-0 advantage.

Alcorn responded with increased offensive pressure as Luma registered an attempt in the 59th minute before adding another shot in the 66th minute.

The momentum shifted in the 70th minute when Jackson State's Mia Ortega received a red card at the 69:03 mark, forcing the Tigers to finish the match with 10 players.

The Lady Braves looked to capitalize on the advantage, with Rebecca Kwoba sending an attempt high in the 70th minute before Zouma followed with another shot in the 72nd minute.

Alcorn continued pressing forward as Zouma registered another attempt in the 75th minute, while Luma added a shot in the 76th minute.

The Lady Braves mounted their strongest offensive push in the closing five minutes, forcing three saves from Jackson State goalkeeper Osborn.

Zouma placed a shot on target at 85:17, but Osborn made the stop. Just 35 seconds later, Ambrose followed with another shot on goal, forcing a second consecutive save.

Sanchez provided Alcorn's final scoring opportunity at the 88:27 mark, but Osborn turned away the attempt to preserve the one-goal advantage.

Despite outshooting Jackson State 9-6 in the second half and holding a 3-2 advantage in corner kicks for the match, Alcorn was unable to break through as the Tigers secured the 1-0 victory.

Match Notes

• Alcorn State outshot Jackson State 16-8, including a 7-2 advantage in the first half.

• The Lady Braves held a 3-2 advantage in corner kicks.

• Zouma led Alcorn with five shots, including two on goal.

• Luma finished with three shots, while Bobie added two.

• Alcorn registered five shots on goal, with three coming in the final five minutes.

• Da Rosa started in goal and recorded two saves in 83:36 of action.

• Bailey Perales entered in the 84th minute and added one save over the final 6:24.

• Jackson State goalkeeper Taylor Osborn recorded five saves.

• The Lady Braves made their first SWAC Championship match appearance in program history.

• Alcorn concluded the season with a 9-5-5 overall record.

Historic Season Comes to a Close

Despite Sunday's result, Alcorn State completed one of the most successful seasons in program history under SWAC Coach of the Year Ken Kabiru.

The Lady Braves established a new program record with nine victories and advanced to the SWAC Championship match for the first time in school history.

Alcorn also completed an unbeaten conference regular season with a 4-0-4 record, establishing itself as one of the conference's top programs.

The Lady Braves' offensive attack was led by Zouma, Ambrose and Luma, who each recorded double-digit goals during the regular season.

Alcorn's historic campaign also included a school-record 17-0 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, multiple All-SWAC selections and national recognition for its offensive production.

Kabiru earned SWAC Coach of the Year honors, while Ambrose, Zouma and Bridget Ayiwaa Sakyi received All-SWAC First Team recognition. Bobie, Luma and Aldeano were named to the All-SWAC Second Team.