The Bryan College women's soccer team kicked off their 2026 season with a 3-1 loss to Dalton State College. The Lady Lions fell behind early with two first-half goals from the Roadrunners, despite showing improved offense in the second half. Carmen Verdel scored a penalty kick for Bryan, marking their only goal of the match. The team outshot Dalton State in the second half but could not close the gap. They now aim to leverage this momentum in upcoming matches against Faulkner and Point University.

By the Numbers
  • Dalton State outshot Bryan 27 to 11 overall, including 14 to 6 in shots on goal.
  • Carmen Verdel recorded three shots on goal out of her total three attempts.
State of Play
  • Dalton State established a lead with two goals in the first half.
  • Bryan produced eight of their 11 shots and both corner kicks in a stronger second half performance.
What's Next

Looking ahead, the Lady Lions are set to play against Faulkner and Point University this week as they seek to build on their second-half performance.

Bottom Line

Despite the loss, the Lady Lions demonstrated resilience and a promising offensive approach in the second half that they can use as a catalyst moving forward in the season.