Alabama Soccer Secures 3-0 Victory Over Georgia, Achieving Ninth Shutout

This win marks Alabama's ninth shutout of the season, bringing goalkeeper Madi Munguia to within one shutout of McKinley Crone's record of ten set in 2022. The three goals scored against Georgia (5-4-5, 2-2-3 SEC) equal the Crimson Tide’s highest offensive output in SEC play this season, matching their performance against Oklahoma on September 27.

Kennedy Garcia opened the scoring in the 26th minute, followed by Ashley Roni, who increased the lead to 2-0 with a left-footed strike just eight minutes later. Melina Rebimbas secured the final score in the 50th minute with a shot from the top of the box that hit the top right corner of the net.

Head Coach Wes Hart remarked, "After dropping the game to Florida, I think we were hungry to get back on the winning track. I think the team approached this game the way we wanted to. We came out from the beginning and asserted ourselves. We got the early goal and added another soon after that, and I thought we finished the game well. I'm just really pleased with our response after the loss."

Notable Highlights:

- Madi Munguia's ninth shutout of the season positions her just one shy of the record.

- The three goals scored tie for Alabama's most in SEC play this season, equal to their performance against Oklahoma.

- Ashley Roni tallied her eighth goal of the year, while Kennedy Garcia scored her fifth and Melina Rebimbas netted her second.

- Rebimbas also recorded her team-leading fifth assist of the season.

Scoring Summary:

- 26' | Kennedy Garcia curved the ball into the left side of the goal (1-0)

- 34' | A quick pass from Trinity Daudu Ihayere set up Ashley Roni for the goal with her left foot (2-0)

- 50' | Melina Rebimbas found the top right corner from the top of the box (3-0)

Looking ahead, Alabama will face No. 2 Vanderbilt on Sunday, October 18, in Tuscaloosa at 6 p.m. CT.