Thursday, August 22
Starkville
6:00 PM
Mississippi State
1-0-0, 0-0-0
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Alabama A&M
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Alabama A&M
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Mississippi State
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Photo by: Liza King/MSU Athletics
Waldner’s Birthday-Week Goals Highlight State’s 100th Home Win
August 22, 2019 | Soccer
by Brian Ogden, Assistant Coordinatior/Communications
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State soccer claimed a 4-0 victory against Alabama A&M on Thursday night in Starkville. The win marked the Bulldogs' 100th home victory and the first of head coach James Armstrong's career.
Senior MaKayla Waldner led MSU's offense with two goals, including the game-winner. The game-winning goal brings her career total to six, which is just one shy of State's program record.
"Obviously, it's great to get the first win under the belt in front of an unbelievable home crowd," head coach James Armstrong said. "Started off a little rusty, but we controlled the ball, created lots of chances again, and this time, thankfully, we put them away. We're looking to sharpen things up for a very good BYU team coming this Saturday. We are also looking forward to another home field advantage with a great crowd."
Waldner opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with an assist from Zakirah McGillivary. The goal was the 19th of her career, which moved her into a tie for fifth all-time at MSU.
The Bulldogs controlled possession for the majority of the second half. Waldner found the net again in the 55th minute after picking off a pass from the goalkeeper. That tally moved her into a tie for fourth all-time on the Bulldog leaderboard and gave her her third career multi-goal game, which is tied for second in program history.
Waldner also successfully extended her streak of scoring on her birthday week to all four years of her career.
"MaKayla has worked so hard, and we've been talking all week about keeping that streak going," Armstrong added. "Thankfully for us, and for her, she kept the streak going and we're very proud of her."
Zakirah McGillivary added a goal of her own in the 62nd minute with an assist by Olivia Hernandez, before State's freshman took the spotlight.
Less than six minutes after entering the match for her MSU debut, Sam Stiglmair got a clean breakaway in the 69th minute to score the Bulldogs' final goal. Freshmen Madison Cotta and Grace Seymour picked up assists on the play.
MSU played the final nine minutes of the game with six freshmen on the pitch, and 10 newcomers saw game action. State's defense held Alabama A&M to just two shots, with none on target.
The Bulldogs return to action on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. CT when they host #RV/22 BYU. The match will air live on SEC Network+.
For more information on the Bulldog soccer program, follow on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "HailStateSOC."
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State soccer claimed a 4-0 victory against Alabama A&M on Thursday night in Starkville. The win marked the Bulldogs' 100th home victory and the first of head coach James Armstrong's career.
Senior MaKayla Waldner led MSU's offense with two goals, including the game-winner. The game-winning goal brings her career total to six, which is just one shy of State's program record.
"Obviously, it's great to get the first win under the belt in front of an unbelievable home crowd," head coach James Armstrong said. "Started off a little rusty, but we controlled the ball, created lots of chances again, and this time, thankfully, we put them away. We're looking to sharpen things up for a very good BYU team coming this Saturday. We are also looking forward to another home field advantage with a great crowd."
Waldner opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with an assist from Zakirah McGillivary. The goal was the 19th of her career, which moved her into a tie for fifth all-time at MSU.
The Bulldogs controlled possession for the majority of the second half. Waldner found the net again in the 55th minute after picking off a pass from the goalkeeper. That tally moved her into a tie for fourth all-time on the Bulldog leaderboard and gave her her third career multi-goal game, which is tied for second in program history.
Waldner also successfully extended her streak of scoring on her birthday week to all four years of her career.
"MaKayla has worked so hard, and we've been talking all week about keeping that streak going," Armstrong added. "Thankfully for us, and for her, she kept the streak going and we're very proud of her."
Zakirah McGillivary added a goal of her own in the 62nd minute with an assist by Olivia Hernandez, before State's freshman took the spotlight.
Less than six minutes after entering the match for her MSU debut, Sam Stiglmair got a clean breakaway in the 69th minute to score the Bulldogs' final goal. Freshmen Madison Cotta and Grace Seymour picked up assists on the play.
MSU played the final nine minutes of the game with six freshmen on the pitch, and 10 newcomers saw game action. State's defense held Alabama A&M to just two shots, with none on target.
The Bulldogs return to action on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. CT when they host #RV/22 BYU. The match will air live on SEC Network+.
For more information on the Bulldog soccer program, follow on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "HailStateSOC."
Team Stats
AAMU
MS
Goals
0
4
Shots
2
28
Shots on Goal
0
10
Saves
6
0
Corners
1
4
Fouls
8
7
Scoring Plays
MaKayla Waldner (1)
Assisted By: Zakirah McGillivary
GOAL by MS MaKayla Waldner (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Zakirah McGillivary, goal number 1 for season.
21:09
MaKayla Waldner (2)
stole goalkeeper pass
54:03
Zakirah McGillivary (1)
Assisted By: Olivia Hernandez
GOAL by MS Zakirah McGillivary, Assist by Olivia Hernandez, goal number 1 for season.
61:34
Sam Stiglmair (1)
Assisted By: Madison Cotta , Grace Seymour
through ball for breakaway
69:18
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
5
SOG
3
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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