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Recap | First-Half Explosion Fuels SIU to 4-0 Win and 4-0 Record
08/28/2025 | 6:12:00 | Women's Soccer
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois soccer (4-0-0, 0-0-0) traveled to Alabama A&M (1-4-0, 0-0-0) Thursday looking to protect their perfect record in 2025. The Salukis were successful in their endeavor as they took down the Bulldogs, 4-0.
"The staff challenged the players today to deliver a professional performance in both halves," said head coach Graeme Orr. "Doing that away from home against tough opponents is never easy, but we played some excellent soccer and executed our attacking principles really well. Now we recover and reset for another tough away fixture on Sunday."
Inside the Box Score
How It Happened
First Half
The Salukis jumped out quick in the game when Katamoto opened the scoring just 3:12 into the match. Twelve minutes later, Nadda added a goal of her own to make it 2-0. Betancourt then got in on the scoring action, scoring at the 18:29 mark to make it 3-0, Salukis.
Alabama A&M tried to strike back quickly with a shot a minute after Betancourt's goal, but Miller stood tall to make her first save of the game. The Bulldogs could not muster up any offense for the rest of the first half and went into halftime trailing SIU 3-0.
Second Half
The Bulldogs put more pressure own just over a minute into the second half, but Miller made another save to keep her squad up three. That 3-0 lead grew at the 58:20 mark when Nadda drew a penalty kick and converted on it to make it 4-0.
Miller had to make one more save with less than eight minutes to go, and that was all that was needed to preserve the shutout, Miller's third in three attempts. Once the clock struck zero, SIU stood victorious, 4-0.
Up Next
SIU remains on the road for their next contest, which comes on Sunday at 1 p.m. when the team travels to Southern Indiana.
Follow the Salukis
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Salukis by following the team on Twitter at @SIU_Soccer, on Facebook at Facebook.com/SalukiSoccer and on Instagram at @SIU_Soccer. Fans can also download the "Salukis" Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play Store.
"The staff challenged the players today to deliver a professional performance in both halves," said head coach Graeme Orr. "Doing that away from home against tough opponents is never easy, but we played some excellent soccer and executed our attacking principles really well. Now we recover and reset for another tough away fixture on Sunday."
Inside the Box Score
- Dana Nadda led the attack with six shots and two goals. Nadda now has three goals in the past two games.
- Nao Katamoto and Michelle Betancourt added goals as well, with Katamoto and Olivia Anderson grabbing assists.
- In goal, Reagan Miller made three stops to secure the shutout. Miller has yet to concede a goal in her first three appearances as a Saluki.
How It Happened
First Half
The Salukis jumped out quick in the game when Katamoto opened the scoring just 3:12 into the match. Twelve minutes later, Nadda added a goal of her own to make it 2-0. Betancourt then got in on the scoring action, scoring at the 18:29 mark to make it 3-0, Salukis.
Alabama A&M tried to strike back quickly with a shot a minute after Betancourt's goal, but Miller stood tall to make her first save of the game. The Bulldogs could not muster up any offense for the rest of the first half and went into halftime trailing SIU 3-0.
Second Half
The Bulldogs put more pressure own just over a minute into the second half, but Miller made another save to keep her squad up three. That 3-0 lead grew at the 58:20 mark when Nadda drew a penalty kick and converted on it to make it 4-0.
Miller had to make one more save with less than eight minutes to go, and that was all that was needed to preserve the shutout, Miller's third in three attempts. Once the clock struck zero, SIU stood victorious, 4-0.
Up Next
SIU remains on the road for their next contest, which comes on Sunday at 1 p.m. when the team travels to Southern Indiana.
Follow the Salukis
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Salukis by following the team on Twitter at @SIU_Soccer, on Facebook at Facebook.com/SalukiSoccer and on Instagram at @SIU_Soccer. Fans can also download the "Salukis" Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play Store.
Team Stats
SIU
AAMU
Goals
4
0
Shots
23
7
Shots on Goal
17
3
Saves
3
12
Corners
4
2
Fouls
3
5
Scoring Plays
Nao Katamoto (1)
GOAL by SIU Katamoto, Nao.
03:12
Dana Nadda (2)
Assisted By: Olivia Anderson
GOAL by SIU Nadda, Dana Assist by Anderson, Olivia.
15:51
Michelle Betancourt (2)
Assisted By: Nao Katamoto
GOAL by SIU Betancourt, Michelle Assist by Katamoto, Nao.
18:29
Dana Nadda (2)
SIU Dana Nadda PENALTY KICK GOAL.
58:17
Game Leaders
Players
mid
Shots
6
SOG
5
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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