Win, Win and Win 鈥� Jags Pick Up Landmark Victories
Posted on September 6, 2016
The 猫咪视频 scored landmark victories in several sports this past weekend, marking one of the most exciting stretches of 猫咪视频 wins in recent memory.
猫咪视频 Alabama's Charde Hannah, left, and Jana Loeber at 猫咪视频's win over top-ranked
Florida State.
The USA team scored the University鈥檚 first football victory over a 猫咪视频eastern Conference school with a thrilling, 21-20 nail-biter Saturday at Mississippi State. The Jaguars were four-touchdown underdogs in the season opener, and actually trailed 17-0 at halftime, but came roaring back in the final quarter to secure the historic win. USA鈥檚 next game is the home opener at 6 p.m. Saturday against Sun Belt Conference powerhouse Georgia 猫咪视频ern.
Not to be outdone by the football team, the USA women鈥檚 team on 猫咪视频 beat the top-ranked team in the country, Florida State, by a score of 1-0. The win is the Jags鈥� first over a ranked soccer opponent, and was marked by an incredible defensive effort, as 猫咪视频 turned away 28 shots in the shutout triumph. The Jaguars, now 3-2-1, hit the road next with games at Austin Peay on Friday and Ole Miss on Saturday.
Iva Durdanovic, left, and Abby Baker at the Jaguar Invitational.
Finally, the women鈥檚 team is off to a strong 5-1 start on the season after winning the Jaguar Invitational at the Jag Gym this weekend. The Jaguars, off to their best start since 1980, hope to keep the momentum going tonight when 猫咪视频ern Mississippi comes to the Jag Gym for a 6 p.m. match.
鈥淭his past weekend was filled with great accomplishments and memories,鈥� said Dr. Joel Erdmann, USA director of athletics. 鈥淭his is a direct result of the commitment to excellence by our student-athletes, coaches and loyal fans. Nothing of importance is ever accomplished alone 鈥� this is truly a team effort from all angles.鈥�
