Alabama
7-3-4, 0-1-4
Kentucky
9-1-3, 1-1-3
Alabama Falls 2-0 in Home Match Against Kentucky
10/4/2024 11:19:00 PM | Soccer
The loss is the first at home, and in SEC play, for the Crimson Tide season
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. –– The Alabama soccer team (7-3-4, 0-1-4 SEC) fell 2-0 in a home match against Kentucky (9-1-3, 1-1-3) at the Alabama Soccer Stadium Friday night.
The Wildcats secured a pair of first half goals as the Crimson Tide recorded a loss at home for the first time this season. Maddie Kemp notched Kentucky's first goal in the 30th minute, driving a shot from just outside the box into the back of the net. A cross played into the box in the 39th minute would be redirected for an own goal as Kentucky captured a 2-0 lead heading into half.
From Head Coach Wes Hart
"Obviously, we are disappointed with the outcome. We expect to get three points at home and aren't used to losing here. It was a disappointing first half. One of our poorest (halves) that I can remember in a long time. I appreciated the fight we showed in the second half, but it was too little, too late."
Game Notes
- Grace Phillpotts found Maddie Kemp in the center of the field, setting up the first goal as Kemp drove her shot just below the crossbar and into the back of the net
- Nearly 10 minutes later, a floating ball played into the box was redirected towards goal for an own goal by the Tide
- Despite the loss, Alabama paced the offensive stats, leading the game in shots (13-8) and corner kicks (6-2)
- Coralie Lallier tallied two saves in the first half, while Ellie Lanyi and the Tide held Kentucky to zero shot attempts in the second half
- Marz Josephson secured three saves for Kentucky for the shut out
- The loss was the first at home for the Crimson Tide since the season finale against Mississippi State in 2023
- Additionally, Alabama recorded its first loss in Southeastern Conference action ending a four-tie run to start conference play
Next
- Alabama returns to action on Thursday, Oct. 10 against Auburn
- The match in Auburn, Ala., will kick off at 6 p.m. CT on SEC Network+
Team Stats
Maddie Kemp (4)
Assisted By: Grace Phillpotts
GOAL by UKY Kemp, Maddie Assist by Phillpotts, Grace.
29:53
0
GOAL by UKY TEAM.
38:34
