MOBILE, Ala. -- The Spring Hill College women's soccer team secured a 1-0 victory over Delta State University on Saturday afternoon at Library Field, with Madison Hitzman scoring just 36 seconds into the match.

The Badgers (5-4-5, 4-2-4 GSC) struck early when Hitzman found the back of the net for her third goal of the season. Sofia Jimenez Garcia put the initial shot on target before Hitzman delivered the decisive finish.

Spring Hill carried the one-goal advantage into halftime and maintained its lead through the second half despite continued pressure from the Lady Statesmen.

Delta State finished with an 11-8 advantage in shots and a 6-2 edge in corner kicks, but the Badgers held firm defensively. Goalkeeper Ava Bell recorded five saves to preserve the shutout, while Spring Hill put six shots on target.

The win moved Spring Hill to 4-2-4 in Gulf South Conference play, earning the Badgers three valuable points in the conference standings.

The Badgers return to action Monday, Oct. 19, against United States Sports University at the Fairhope Soccer Complex in Daphne, Alabama. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m.