Next Game: Ole Miss 9/13/2018 | 7 p.m. CT SECN+

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama soccer extended its win streak to five games, by defeating Troy, 5-0, on Sunday afternoon at the Alabama Soccer Complex. The Crimson Tide (5-2-1) shutout its third opponent of the season, allowing only three shots on goal for Troy (1-6-1), as UA has now outscored the competition be a combined total of 22-2 over its last five games.

Sophomore Gigi Schorr scored three goals to lead the Tide on Sunday, while senior Emma Welch broke the program's career assist record, totaling 20 assists over her four years at the Capstone. Sunday's win marks the third consecutive game Alabama has scored five or more goals.

"Like I've talked about before, we have so much versatility in our players. Gigi is listed as a defender, but she is effective in the attack because she is good one-on-one, and she has some pace so we can put her up top," head coach Wes Hart addressing Schorr's three goals. Wes also spoke very highly of Welch, "Hopefully it's sort of a weight off of her shoulders. I never have sat down and talked to her about the record. I didn't want to bring light to it because it was going to happen eventually if she kept doing the right things, and she had been. She's grown tremendously, especially her confidence. The most important thing we've seen from her as a player, is her development of her confidence." ­­­­­­­

The game was played with a sense of urgency, as kickoff was moved up 15 minutes due to expected thunderstorms in the area. Alabama worked hard to get on the scoreboard, and was rewarded in the 35th minute from senior Abbie Boswell's pass to Schorr for her first career goal. Less than five minutes later, Schorr answered again with a shot in the top shelf for back-to-back goals, as Boswell tallied another assist.

Welch made program history in the second half, surpassing the 19 career assists by former standout Libby Probst (2002-05). Assist number 20 came in the 49th minute of play when freshman Riley Mattingly and Welch fought for possession of the ball before passing it off to Boswell for her first goal of the game. Boswell and Welch's connection continued into the 64th minute, as Welch challenged Troy's keeper to leave the box and from there she was able to pass the ball back to Boswell for an effortless kick in the net.

The Crimson Tide continued to strike up plays to extend its lead as Tori Gann found Schorr across the box for her third and the game's final score.

Sophomore Alex Plavin had a quiet day in the net with only three saves in 90:00 minutes, thanks to a sound defensive performance that allowed Troy few goal attempts.

The Crimson Tide collected 25 shots in the game to the Trojans five shots, while Alabama earned seven corners, to Troy's three. Schorr scored three out of her four shot attempts, Boswell racked up two goals and two assists, and Welch added two assists to her resume for the day.

Alabama will play its conference home opener on Thursday, Sept. 13, against Ole Miss at 7 p.m. CT at the Alabama Soccer Complex. The contest can be seen on SEC Network + and will be played at the Alabama Soccer Complex. Admission is free for all fans.

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