COLUMBIA, SC – The Albany State University women's soccer team secured their first season victory with a dominant 5-1 win against Allen University on Saturday afternoon. The Golden Rams' season record improved to 1-3, while the Lady Yellow Jackets dropped to 0-3.

Albany State dominated much of the match, building a 3-1 lead at halftime before adding two more goals in the second half to secure the win.

The Golden Rams struck first in the 17th minute when Gabby Toney opened the scoring with her first goal. Allen responded at 30:37 with a goal from Sara Duque Castano, assisted by Tatyana Machado, to even the score at 1-1. However, Albany State quickly regained momentum as Jordyn Keene netted her second goal of the season at 34:35, followed by a successful penalty kick from Taniya Averett just before halftime, making it 3-1.

In the second half, Albany State continued to apply pressure. Jordyn Keene scored her second goal of the match in the 78th minute, bringing her total to third for the season. Taniya Averett closed out the scoring at 85:29 with her second goal of the day, sealing the 5-1 win for the Golden Rams.

Up Next
Albany State is gearing up for an exciting return home after a series of away games, eager to continue their winning streak. The Lady Golden Rams are all set to kick off their conference play with a thrilling match against Clayton State on Saturday, September 21^st, at 5 PM. The match against Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville, FL, on Tuesday, September 17, had to be canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions.
 
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