LAGRANGE, Ga. — Albany St. (GA) secured a crucial road victory, edging LaGrange 1-0 on Wednesday in NCAA Division II women's soccer action. Sinatra Vaughn's goal in the 22nd minute proved decisive as the Lady Rams snapped a three-game losing streak with their first win of the season.
The visiting squad controlled the match's pivotal moment early, with Vaughn converting in the first half to give Albany St. (GA) a lead it would not relinquish. Despite LaGrange's territorial advantage and four corner kicks, the hosts could not find the back of the net against a disciplined defensive effort from the Lady Rams.
LaGrange dominated possession throughout stretches of the contest, generating 10 shot attempts compared to Albany St. (GA)'s seven. However, the Rangers' inability to convert opportunities proved costly. Gabby Worthy, Kaia King, Hannah New, and Jordyn Rawlings all tested the Albany St. (GA) goalkeeper but failed to break through, with multiple attempts sailing high or wide of target.
Albany St. (GA) goalkeeper made eight saves to preserve the shutout, a critical performance that kept the visitors' narrow advantage intact. The Lady Rams' backline weathered sustained pressure, particularly in the second half when LaGrange pressed for an equalizer. Defensive discipline and timely clearances limited the hosts' most dangerous opportunities.
LaGrange made wholesale changes at halftime, replacing four starters in an attempt to spark offensive production. Additional substitutions followed throughout the second half as the Rangers sought to