The Lady Bears took an early 1-0 lead Tuesday afternoon, but could not hold on to the advantage as they dropped a 7-1 decision to the 19th-ranked Jones County Lady Bobcats in MACJC South Division action in Summit.
Taking the ball off a corner kick from Ailin Franzante, Auset Gibbs headed the ball into the goal to put the Lady Bears (2-2, 0-1) on top 1-0 at 1:57 on the game.
The Lady Bobcats tied the game at 13:15 on a goal by Parker Welch. The first of three Judith Verdaguer goals, at 21:05, then put the visitors on top 2-1.
The Lady Bobcats (2-0, 1-0) led 3-1 at the end of the first half and went on to claim the six-goal victory.
The Lady Bears return to action Saturday when they host the Lady Bulldogs of Mississippi Gulf Coast. The South Division matchup is set for a 1:00 start.
by Michael D. Gunnell
Southwest Sports Information