HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Ayanna Gooden was excited about playing in front of a home crowd.The Alabama A&M forward showed why.
Gooden scored three goals as Alabama A&M ran past Alcorn State 6-0 Friday afternoon to remain perfect in SWAC play.
Alabama A&M (3-6-1, 3-0 in SWAC) entered the contest on a hot streak, and the Bulldogs showed no signs of cooling off.
Gooden put a penalty kick in the back of the net midway into the first half to give Alabama A&M the lead, and momentum never shifted. Nia Thompson stretched the lead to 2-0 a few minutes later, and then Gooden followed with her second goal of the day.
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Thompson finished with two goals, and Camille Nurse added another.
Gooden and Cailyn Poythress each had an assist for Alabama A&M.
Alabama A&M controlled possession throughout the match. Alcorn State (0-8, 0-3) only attempted three shots while the Bulldogs attempted 25, with seven of those being shots on goal.
Jodi Medina recorded the shutout in goal. She had one save.
Alabama A&M hosts Mississippi Valley on Sunday at 1 p.m.
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Thompson finished with two goals, and Camille Nurse added another.
Gooden and Cailyn Poythress each had an assist for Alabama A&M.
Alabama A&M controlled possession throughout the match. Alcorn State (0-8, 0-3) only attempted three shots while the Bulldogs attempted 25, with seven of those being shots on goal.
Jodi Medina recorded the shutout in goal. She had one save.
Alabama A&M hosts Mississippi Valley on Sunday at 1 p.m.
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