LIVINGSTON, Ala.- The Bulldogs traveled to Livingston for a Gulf South Conference matchup and fell 4-0 to West Alabama. Union falls to 4-7-1 overall and 2-4-1 in GSC play.
West Alabama came out fast, putting 12 shots on Union in the first half. Senior goalkeeper Patrick Schott kept the Bulldogs in it, making six saves before the break. The Union back line of Charlie Peters, Lawson Harvey and Jesse Cortez played all 90 minutes alongside Schott. West Alabama broke through in the 18th minute and again in the 25th to take a 2-0 lead into halftime.
Union responded in the second half, matching West Alabama shot for shot at 6-6 after being held without a shot in the first. Lewis Harding, Simeon Betapudi and Jace Nagel each led the Bulldogs with two shots. Union also earned two second-half corner kicks and held the hosts to a 2-0 margin until the 81st minute, when West Alabama scored twice in 79 seconds to close out the match.
The Bulldogs return to action October 14 against Christian Brothers at 7:30 p.m. Fans can follow along on Instagram and X at @UUAthleticsMS.
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