JACKSON, Tenn. - The Union University women's soccer team topped Valdosta State University 1-0 Friday night at Smith Memorial Soccer Complex. Union improved to 4-8 overall and 3-6 in the Gulf South Conference. Valdosta State dropped to 3-8-1 on the season and 2-6 in league play. 

The win keeps Union within grasp of one of the final spots in the GSC Tournament. Union is currently ninth and the top-8 teams advance to the GSC Tournament. 

Sylvana Kempka broke a scoreless tie in the 65th minute when she took a cross and from straight on, found the back of the net. Claire Maxon and Ava Duval were credited with the assists on the goal. Union had a near goal in the half with shot just over a charging goalie went just wide. 

Union held off an aggressive Valdosta State team that outshot 19-8 overall and 9-5 in shots on goal. VSU also missed a couple close shots that went just wide. 

Rylie Iorio recorded nine saves in the match, playing all 90 minutes. 

Corner kicks were 6-5 in favor of VSU, while the Blazers also led in fouls, 8-7. 

Eight players for Union recorded one shots each in the match. 

Up next for Union will be its next to last home match, a meeting with West Georgia October 9 at 1 p.m.

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