Smith’s Brace Highlights No. 7 Alabama’s 3-1 Win Over Lipscomb

Thursday, August 24

Nashville, Tenn.

5 p.m. CT

Alabama

3-0-0, 0-0-0

Lipscomb

0-3-0, 0-0-0

Alabama

Lipscomb

Smith’s Brace Highlights No. 7 Alabama’s 3-1 Win Over Lipscomb

8/24/2023 9:04:00 PM | Soccer

Box Score

The Crimson Tide moved to 3-0 on the year with the road win over the Bisons

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Seventh-ranked Alabama soccer (3-0) defeated Lipscomb (0-3) in a 3-1 victory on Thursday thanks to a brace from Isabel Smith and a second half goal from Gianna Paul.

Smith recorded her first collegiate goal on her way to a brace, scoring in both the 30^th and 51^st minute of the game. Paul notched her second goal this season in the 60^th minute. With the victory, the Crimson Tide moved to its best start since the 2016 season.

From Head Coach Wes Hart

"Obviously pleased with the result. Wins are important, especially on the road. Despite their slow start, I believe Lipscomb will win a lot of games. It's a good team. Glad our offense came alive tonight. We were able to score three (goals) and had a few more good chances that we missed. Happy for Izzy (Smith). She's been playing well and glad to see her get her first goals for Alabama."

The Game

Smith recorded her first collegiate goal in the 30^th minute of the game
Cameron Silva dribbled towards the box before passing the ball out wide for Itala Gemelli
With her first touch, Gemelli crossed the ball for Smith to hit into the back of the net
Smith found her second goal in the 51^st minute, taking a left footed shot from outside the box
Paul would make the score 3-0, fighting off a defender before placing the ball in the left corner of the net in the 60^th minute
Lipscomb recorded its lone goal in the 66^th minute as Kiara Pralle finished a cross from KK Pavatt and Lydia Hindt

The Crimson Tide returns to action on Sunday to host No. 17 Memphis
The game against the Tigers will kick off at 7 p.m. CT at the Alabama Soccer Stadium

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