Alabama soccer falls to 6-6 overall and 1-2 in the SEC in its defeat at Vanderbilt Sunday afternoon. Falling 3-0 to the Commodores, Alabama again showed its flaws in leading all statistical categories but failing to come away with a favorable result.
Crimson Tide players tallied twice as many shots as Vanderbilt, a 10-to-5 advantage, and also attempted more shots on target, five to the Commodores' four.
Yet Vanderbilt got the win, albeit convincingly, despite committing 13 fouls to the five of Alabama and conceding eight corners to the Crimson Tide.
The Commodores first scored past Alabama goalkeeper McKinley Crone in the 14th minute, to give its side a 1-0 lead, as midfielder Peyton Cutshall slotted home an early goal in what was an unforgiving omen for the Tide.
At halftime, though, the score remained 1-0 with Vanderbilt maintaining a slim lead. But five minutes into the second half, and again seven minutes into the final 45, the Commodores added to it via a two-goal performance by midfielder Raegan Kelly to give Vanderbilt a good bit of cushion.
Meanwhile, Alabama had its chances, as I said earlier, with an advantage in total shots and shots on goal. The opportunities weren't reflected on the scoreboard, though.
Junior midfielder Reyna Reyes registered three shots, two of which on target, but none escaped the grasp of Vanderbilt goalkeeper Kate Devine, who finished with five saves and a clean sheet.
Crimson Tide midfielders Kate Henderson and Macy Clem, and defender Gessica Skorka each challenged Devine, as well, but came away without a goal.
Next up, Alabama hosts LSU Friday evening at 7 p.m. CT.
This story will be updated.
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