COLLEGE STATION, T.X. – Mississippi State soccer secured its first Southeastern Conference title with a 2-0 win at Texas A&M on Sunday. The Bulldogs secured the SEC regular season title with one game to spare and have a chance to finish with a perfect conference record.
Ally Perry scored her ninth goal of the season to give the Bulldogs the lead and substitute Elle McCaslin sealed the deal with a calm finish late in the game.
The Bulldogs (15-1, 9-0 SEC) have conceded three goals all season, just one in conference play, and shut out their opponents once again on Sunday. Their strong defensive record gives them a great chance to earn a top seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament.
Head coach James Armstrong and company have one regular season game left, traveling to face South Carolina on Wednesday in a makeup game. The original fixture was postponed due to weather conditions caused by Hurricane Helene.
After the regular season, MSU will travel to Pensacola for the SEC tournament. The Bulldogs will have a first-round bye as the top seed.
SEC Tournament play begins on Sunday, Nov. 3.
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