No. 17 UMobile Women Open SSAC Play With 3-0 Victory

JACKSON, Miss-- The 17th-ranked University of Mobile women's soccer team blanked Belhaven University 3-0 to open SSAC West Division play Tuesday evening.

The Rams used a dominant first half to set the tone, out shooting the Lady Blazers 17-0 and finishing with a 9-0 edge in shots on target, while tallying a pair of goals in the opening 45 minutes.

Missy Stovall opened the scoring for Mobile with a goal in the 14th minute, and seven minutes later, Anna Maddox fed Rebekah Counce for a goal to take a 2-0 lead.

Mobile's defense continued its brilliance in the second half, limiting Belhaven to three shots, while Lorna Brownlie made a pair of saves for the shutout victory.

The Mobile offense meanwhile, out shot Belhaven 8-3 in the final 45 minutes and Mary Lippa tacked on a goal with 10 seconds to spare, off an assist from Cheryl Edgar.

Mobile (7-4-1, 1-0) hosts Faulkner in conference play Saturday, Oct. 16 at 5 pm.