HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Spring Hill College women's soccer team battled the University of Alabama in Huntsville to a 1-1 draw Saturday afternoon at Charger Park, earning another point in Gulf South Conference play.
The Badgers moved to 4-3-3 overall and 3-1-2 in GSC play with the draw, while UAH moved to 4-5-1 overall and 2-3-1 in conference action.
UAH struck first just 5:59 into the match when Michella Tortelli found the back of the net off an assist from Kaitlyn Lewis.
Spring Hill answered less than nine minutes later.
Felicia Ajayi played a ball forward to Sage Thomas, who finished in the 15th minute to level the match at 1-1. The goal marked Thomas' first of the season, while Ajayi picked up her first assist of the year.
Neither team was able to break the deadlock over the remaining 75 minutes, with both defenses holding firm through the second half.
Ava Bell played all 90 minutes in goal for Spring Hill, making five saves to keep the Badgers level. UAH goalkeeper CeCe Szopa recorded two saves.
The Chargers held a 9-5 advantage in total shots and a 6-3 edge in shots on goal, while Spring Hill earned three corner kicks to UAH's five.
The draw continues a strong stretch of conference play for the Badgers, who have now earned points in five of their six GSC matches.
Spring Hill returns home Wednesday, Oct. 7, hosting Mississippi Christian University at 1 p.m. at Library Field.
