Soccer Falls to Texas Tech, 1-0, in Saturday’s Matchup

Saturday, March 13

Bossier City, La.

2 P.M. CT

Alabama

7-6-2, 2-5-2

Texas Tech

3-6-2, 2-4-2

Alabama

Texas Tech

Soccer Falls to Texas Tech, 1-0, in Saturday’s Matchup

3/13/2021 7:58:00 PM | Soccer

Box Score

BOSSIER CITY, La. – Alabama soccer suffered its first loss of the 2021 spring season, falling to the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 1-0, in Bossier City, La., on Saturday afternoon.

It was a battle from the beginning, with the Crimson Tide trying to defend the Red Raiders' attack. It was a shot from Texas Tech's Kirsten Davis that would prove the deciding factor by game's end. Davis tapped the ball into the back of the net on a breakaway in the box in the 16^th minute to give TTU the 1-0 advantage going to the halftime break.

Despite being down a goal, the Tide came out strong in the second half, earning nine corner kicks and firing off five shots to put pressure on the Red Raiders. The offensive effort was not enough as the Tide failed to find the back of the net, suffering its first loss of the spring season and snapping a four-game winning streak.

Behind the Box Score

Alabama held advantage in shots, totaling six shots on the day compared to Texas Tech's four
Midfielder Felicia Knox and forward Kate Henderson led the Tide's offense, firing off two shots apiece
UA held the advantage in corner kicks, registering 10 to Texas Tech's two
Ten Alabama players totaled at least 90 minutes of action in Saturday's match
Goalkeeper McKinley Crone recorded three saves for the match

Up Next

Alabama will meet with in-state foe South Alabama in Mobile on Sunday, March 21. The two teams are set for a 1 p.m. CT kickoff in what will be the 11^th all-time meeting between the Crimson Tide and Jaguars.

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