Mississippi State pounces on the Panthers in road match

MIAMI, Fla. – The Mississippi State soccer program recorded its first win of the 2022 season, defeating FIU, 3-1, in South Beach. Freshman Alivia Buxton led the charge in her second career start, scoring two goals off two shots.

The road win marks the second time in its last three matches, excluding preseason, that State has scored three goals in a match.

The Bulldogs will return to Starkville to begin the home portion of their season, starting Thursday, Aug. 25, against Lipscomb. It will be the first of four straight matches at home for MSU.