CLEVELAND, Miss. | The University of Alabama in Huntsville women's soccer team opened up Gulf South Conference play with a rout of host Delta State, knocking off the Lady Statesmen 4-1 on Friday afternoon. The Chargers improve to 2-1-0 (1-0-0 GSC) with the win, while DSU slips to 0-3-0 (0-1-0 GSC).
 
Turning Points
-The Chargers wasted no time opening the scoring as Sydney Pfankuch's cross from the left side was booted in by Riley Ridgeway in the third minute to give the Chargers an early 1-0 lead, and the visiting side would enjoy a 2-0 lead at the break after Hannah Oglesby scored an unassisted tally in the 33rd minute.
-The lead expanded to 3-0 in the 62nd when the two who combined on the first goal switched roles with Pfankuch finishing a ball from Ridgeway, and in the 76th minute Claire Almarez assisted on Brynn Colvin's strike that made it a 4-0 lead for UAH before Delta State scored on a PK in the 81st to create the 4-1 final.
 
Inside the Box Score
-The Chargers enjoyed a 15-12 advantage in shots in the contest, including a 7-3 edge in shots that were on target, and UAH also built up a 5-4 margin in corners.
-Oglesby fired off a team-high four shots, while Pfankuch had a team-best three attempts on goal.
-Megan Buford stopped a pair of shots and earned the victory in goal for the Blue and White.
-UAH was able to utilize 21 different players in the contest including subbing in Izzy Huddleston for her first collegiate action in goal in the 79th minute.
 
Noteworthy
-Both Pfankuch and Ridgeway are now at the top of the UAH offensive ledger with four points as both have a goal and two assists on the year.
-Both Oglesby and Colvin register their first collegiate goals in the contest.
-Buford moves to 2-1-0 on the year with the victory.
 
Next Time Out
-The Chargers will aim to sweep the swing through the Magnolia State on Sunday when the team ventures to Mississippi College. Kickoff in Clinton is slated for 1 p.m.