THOMASVILLE, Ga. - The University of Tennessee Southern women's soccer team began the final road trip of the regular season with a trip to South Georgia to tango with Thomas. The Firehawks remained unbeaten in Southern States Athletic Conference play with a 3-1 win over the Nighthawks on Saturday. One final matchup with Abraham Baldwin looms in the distance tomorrow at 10 a.m.
In the first half, the Firehawks took the lead with a pair of goals to lead at the break. In the 27^th minute, Maclani Michael netted her 21^st two pointer of the year from the double assist by Keito Ido and Jessica Glassman. Eight minutes later, Ido would 19^th score of the year on assists from Nao Katamoto and Kamilia Tayebi. UTS led in shots 27-3 after 45 minutes.
In the final half, the Firehawks added another goal to lead 3-nil. In the 61^st minute, Hikaru Uchida found the twine for her 11^th goal on the year on the setup by Miran Sakai. Thomas would find a late goal to close the gap to 3-1. UTS dominated the shot count by the tune of 37-7 and in shots on target 20-2.
Stephanie Hodgson (7-0-1) recorded one save and allowed one goal in a full time effort.
NEXT UP
The Firehawks will travel to Tifton, Ga., to battle Abraham Baldwin on Sunday, October 27^th. . The game was originally scheduled for September 29^th, was postponed due to hurricane Helene. The Firehawks and Stallions will battle at 10 a.m.
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