Alabama State Soccer Team Struggles Against Presbyterian College

Clinton SC, August 25, 2025

News Summary

The Alabama State University soccer team faced a challenging match against Presbyterian College, suffering a 5-0 defeat at Martin Stadium. Presbyterian dominated the early stages, scoring three goals in the first half. Despite several attempts by Alabama State, including contributions from Briana Sites, they could not find the back of the net. The team’s goalkeeper, Kailyn Roselli, made an impressive 11 saves as the team aims to regroup for their upcoming matches against University of West Florida and Mercer.

Clinton, South Carolina – The Alabama State University soccer team faced a tough challenge on August 24, 2025, as they fell to Presbyterian College in a non-conference match at Martin Stadium. The final score was 5-0, marking a difficult start for Alabama State this season.

Presbyterian quickly took control of the game, scoring two goals within the first five minutes. Sloan Spees netted the first goal in the 3rd minute without any assists, catching the Alabama State defense off guard. Just three minutes later, Lindsey Malyszek extended the lead to 2-0, further putting pressure on the visiting team. Malyszek struck again in the 21st minute, increasing the distance to 3-0 by halftime.

Throughout the match, Alabama State managed to produce 10 shots, with half of those (5) directed on goal. Briana Sites emerged as the primary offensive leader for Alabama State, firing three shots, two of which were on target. Teammates Serenity Safeeullah and Savannah Singleton also contributed by testing Presbyterian’s goalkeeper.

After the halftime break, Alabama State showed improvement in their defensive approach but still struggled to contain Presbyterian’s offense. Anna Hussey scored in the 78th minute, assisted by Maddi Merryweather, which increased the score to 4-0. Harlan Lyons capped the scoring for Presbyterian with her second goal of the season in the 84th minute, sealing the 5-0 victory.

Alabama State’s goalkeeper Kailyn Roselli faced a relentless barrage, making 11 saves against a total of 27 shots from Presbyterian. Although Alabama State held 47% of possession and earned five corner kicks throughout the match, they were unable to translate those opportunities into goals.

With this recent defeat, Alabama State’s season record now stands at 0 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw (0-2-1). Meanwhile, Presbyterian improved its record to 2 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw (2-0-1).

Looking ahead, Alabama State will return home for their next two matches. They will host the University of West Florida on August 29, 2025, at 5:00 PM, followed by a match against Mercer on August 31, 2025, at 1:00 PM.

Key Match Statistics

• Final Score: Alabama State 0, Presbyterian 5
• First Half Goals:
  • 3rd Minute: Sloan Spees
  • 6th Minute: Lindsey Malyszek
  • 21st Minute: Lindsey Malyszek
• Second Half Goals:
  • 78th Minute: Anna Hussey
  • 84th Minute: Harlan Lyons
• Total Shots (Alabama State): 10
• Shots on Target (Alabama State): 5
• Goalkeeper Saves (Alabama State): Kailyn Roselli – 11 saves
• Possession Percentage: 47% (Alabama State)

Upcoming Matches

• vs. University of West Florida: August 29, 2025, at 5:00 PM
• vs. Mercer: August 31, 2025, at 1:00 PM

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