JACKSON, Miss. - Texas Southern women's soccer dropped a 3-0 decision to Jackson State on Thursday afternoon in its road finale.
Texas Southern opened the contest aggressively as Ava Coverdale recorded the team's first shot on goal in the eighth minute, forcing Jackson State goalkeeper Taylor Osborn to make a save. TSU continued to battle defensively as goalkeeper Alessandra Bastidas recorded two early saves to keep the contest scoreless.
Jackson State broke through in the 31st minute when India Wilson scored her second goal of the season to give JSU a 1-0 advantage. Texas Southern attempted to respond shortly afterward with another shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but Osborn made the save as Jackson State carried its one-goal lead into halftime.
Jackson State extended its advantage early in the second half as Kianah Farmer scored in the 49th minute. Less than three minutes later, JSU added its final goal in the 51st minute to increase the lead to 3-0.
Texas Southern continued to compete throughout the second half but was unable to overcome the deficit.
Bastidas finished with seven saves while playing all 90 minutes in goal for Texas Southern. Coverdale led TSU with two shot attempts, including one on goal, while Kaia Butler also registered a shot on target.
TSU is back in action for the start of the 2026 SWAC Tournament next week as they'll take on No. 4 Alabama A&M at 1 p.m. on Thursday in Prairie View, Texas.