No. 3 seed Alcorn State edged No. 6 Alabama State, 1-0, to reach the SWAC Tournament semifinals for a second straight year. Ainara Aldeano scored the game-winner in the 24th minute, and goalkeeper Renata Da Rosa preserved the shutout. Alcorn next faces No. 7 Southern on Friday in Prairie View, Texas.

By the Numbers
  • Alcorn outshot Alabama State 16-6, including 9-2 in the second half.
  • Da Rosa made 4 saves; Aldeano scored her 3rd goal of the season.
  • Alcorn improved to 8-4-5; Alabama State finished 2-11-4.
What's Next

Alcorn meets Southern in the SWAC semifinals Friday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. at the PVAMU Soccer Complex.

Bottom Line

Alcorn’s defensive discipline and shot advantage carried it through a tight tournament opener; another win would send the Lady Braves to the championship game.