PULASKI, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee Southern women's soccer team notched their first Southern States Athletic Conference win blitzing the University of Mobile 7-1 on Saturday. Both teams combined for seven goals in the opening half with the Firehawks netting six.
In the first half, the Firehawks struck twice in the seventh minute to lead 2-nil. Keito Ido netted the first goal of the match from the Jessica Glassman lag. Less than a minute later, Hikaru Uchida beat the Ram keeper from the Marina Nawa pass. In the 20^th minute, Kamilia Tayebi dialed up a two-pointer off the double helper from Nawa and Nao Katamoto. A UTS foul just outside of the box, set up UM for a set piece score from 20 yds out. UT Southern would tack on three more goals heading to the half. In the 32^nd minute, Maclani Michael took advantage of a great pair of passes by Katamoto and Glassman. In the 44^th minute, a Mobile foul in the 18-yard box resulted in a penalty kick goal by Uchida giving her a brace. Just before halftime, Uchida netted her third strike of the match from the assist for Karla Montiel. The Firehawks would have the shot lead at 20-1 and a 14-1 advantage in shots on target in the first half.
In the final half, the Firehawks scored the lone second half goal. In the 54th minute, Michael completed a brace on the Ido assist. The pesky Firehawk defense shot down the visitors from south Alabama and controlled the tempo of the entire match. UTS would lead in shots 29-3 and would lead 19-2 in shots on target.
Stephanie Hodgson (1-0-1) recorded one save facing two shots in 63 minutes. Abby Guy worked 17 minutes and Carissa Carvella worked 10 minutes didn't face a shot.  
SCORING RECAP
1^st half, 6:18: Keito Ido assisted by Jessica Glassman
1^st half, 6:22: Hikaru Uchida assisted by Marina Nawa
1^st half, 19:28: Kamilia Tayebi assisted by Nawa and Nao Katamoto
1^st half, 31:28: Maclani Michael assisted by Katamoto and Glassman
1^st half, 43:18: Uchida penalty kick
1^st half, 44:38: Uchida assisted by Karla Montiel
2^nd half, 53:52: Michael assisted by Ido
NEXT UP
The Firehawks will travel to Thomasville, Ga., to battle the Nighthawks on Thursday September 26^th. Kickoff is slated for one p.m.
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