Moore, Sullivan and Coleman score as Lady Bulldogs dominate Golden Tigers in season finale.
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (Oct. 30, 2026) — South Carolina State women's soccer closed out its 2026 campaign in impressive fashion Friday night, delivering a commanding 3-0 shutout victory over visiting Tuskegee University at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium/Willie Jeffries Field.
The Lady Bulldogs turned in one of their most complete performances of the season, combining a relentless offensive attack with a suffocating defensive effort to secure their second victory of the year and finish the season on a winning note.
Three different Lady Bulldogs found the back of the net as
Jaelyn Moore,
Emmi Sullivan and
Vanessa Coleman each scored to lead SC State (2-14-1) past the Golden Tigers (4-5-2).
SC State dominated the contest from start to finish, outshooting Tuskegee 16-1, including an impressive 12-0 advantage in the second half. The Lady Bulldogs also controlled 63% of possession while holding the Golden Tigers without a corner kick.
Moore put SC State on the scoreboard in the 24th minute, converting a penalty kick at the 23:53 mark for her first goal of the season and a 1-0 advantage.
The Lady Bulldogs carried that momentum into halftime before turning up the offensive pressure in the final 45 minutes.
SC State's aggressive second-half attack finally paid off in the 76th minute when Sullivan delivered her third goal of the season at the 75:19 mark, extending the Lady Bulldogs' lead to 2-0.
Coleman added the finishing touch in the 84th minute, scoring her second goal of the season at 83:53 to put the contest out of reach and seal the impressive 3-0 victory.
Junior goalkeeper
Jada Gittings anchored a stellar defensive performance, playing all 90 minutes and recording one save to preserve the shutout. The Hampton, South Carolina, native and the Lady Bulldogs' defensive unit limited Tuskegee to just one shot throughout the contest, which came in the opening half.
The shutout highlighted a disciplined defensive effort that prevented the Golden Tigers from generating any meaningful offensive opportunities after intermission.
Offensively, Aaliyah Silver led the Lady Bulldogs with five shots, including three on goal, while Moore, Sullivan,
Victoria Coleman and Eiliyah Tomes each contributed two attempts.
SC State finished with eight shots on goal and four corner kicks, keeping consistent pressure on Tuskegee goalkeeper Genesis Austin, who recorded five saves.
The victory marked a strong finish for second-year head coach
Andrew Richardson and his Lady Bulldogs, who demonstrated determination, improved offensive execution and defensive discipline in their final appearance of the 2026 season.
More importantly, the convincing shutout provided SC State with positive momentum and a foundation to build upon heading into the offseason.
With the victory, the Lady Bulldogs closed their season with back-to-back wins, sending Bulldog Nation into the offseason with an encouraging glimpse of the program's potential.
By the Numbers
| Statistics |
Tuskegee |
SC State |
| Shots |
1 |
16 |
| Shots on goal |
1 |
8 |
| Corner kicks |
0 |
4 |
| Saves |
5 |
1 |
| Possession |
37% |
63% |
SC State scoring summary
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