ORANGEBURG, SC—The South Carolina State women's soccer team snapped a six game losing streak, after posting a 2-1 victory over visiting Delaware State Sunday (Oct. 6^th) at O.C. Dawson Stadium/Willie Jeffries Field.

South Carolina State celebrated "Senior/Parents Day" honoring six student-athletes during pregame ceremonies.

The Lady Bulldogs got on the board first off a goal by senior midfielder Mikayla Goins and assist by Katelyn Lauziere at the 34:43 mark in the first half. SCSU led 1-0 during intermission.
 
Senior Jamey Thomas put SC State ahead 2-0 off a goal in the post at the 50:43 mark. Delaware State responded late in the contest at the 83:86 mark off a goal by Braelynn South and assist by Alyssa Coustenis.
 
South Carolina State held on for a 2-1 victory to improve to 2-9 overall, while DSU falls to 0-13 on the season.
 
"The seniors really played with everything they had today," said head coach Sandra Burris.  I love the fact two seniors scored the goals in the win."
 
Burris noted, "This groups of seniors have been thru a lot together and have kept their focus on trying to be good leader and set a standard for our program. Hopefully we can use this win to build some momentum and finish the season strong"
 
South Carolina State returns to action on Sunday (Oct. 13^th) when they host Allen University in a 4 p.m. contest at O.C. Dawson Stadium/Willie Jeffries Field.
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