Rain Pushes Back Exhibition Against Alabama To Friday
March 31, 2016 | Soccer
STARKVILLE, Miss. – Due to the threat of inclement weather in the Tuscaloosa area, the friendly between Mississippi State and Alabama has been postponed until Friday at 5:30 p.m. CT.
The exhibition will consist of three periods, with a short intermission between each.
MSU is coming off a pair exhibition wins against Southern Miss and Louisiana Monroe back on March 5. The 1-0 shutout against USM and 3-2 comeback against ULM were thanks in part to the Bulldogs' offensive showing as MSU netted four goals. Mallory Eubanks, Carly Mauldin, Ariana Holmes and Jamila Coner all scored for the Bulldogs on the opening day of spring soccer.
State defeated Alabama the last time the two clubs faced each other on Oct. 25, 2015 in Tuscaloosa. The Bulldogs were lifted by a goal from Carbin in the 78th minute to down the Tide 2-1.
In exhibition play, the Bulldogs edged out Alabama in Starkville last year, 3-2. Last season's exhibition was highlighted by goals from Hannah Smith, Eubanks and former Bulldog Shelby Jordan.
The Bulldogs turned in a 5-10-3 record last season to secure one of its best seasons in recent history. The three conference wins in 2015 were the most since 2011, as the Bulldogs just missed making their first appearance in the SEC Tournament since 2004.
State returns 19 players who made at least one start from last season's squad. Points (10) and assists (4) leader Eubanks will headline the returnees, followed by co-goal (4) leaders Kennadi Carbin and Kiley Martens.
After Friday night's exhibition, the Maroon and White travel to Birmingham on Sunday to face UAB and Memphis.
For more information on the Mississippi State soccer program, follow “HailStateSOC” on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
