A Record-Breaking Night in Athens
A record crowd of 25,433 filled Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, as the University of Georgia women's soccer team posted a 6-0 victory over James Madison. The attendance figure eclipsed the previous NCAA marks for both women's and men's soccer, underscoring the growing popularity of the sport on the campus.
Historic Milestones
Mya Townes opened the scoring in the eighth minute, delivering her first career goal in front of a roaring crowd. Honoka Hamano followed with a brace before halftime, and Ava Stack added a third before the break, establishing an early dominance.
Mona Childs extended the lead to five goals in the 83rd minute, while Leila Avila capped the scoring with her debut collegiate goal in the 85th minute. Freshman additions Zoe Abegg, Mary Hartofilis, Lola Manuel, Victoria Saah and Kyra Swart also made their first appearances, reflecting the depth of the squad.
Looking Ahead
London Crawford recorded her first career assist, setting up Childs' goal, and Head Coach Keidane McAlpine praised the team's collective effort, calling the night a historic moment for collegiate soccer. The Bulldogs will next host Milwaukee on Sunday, August 23, with free admission and a live stream on SEC Network+.