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FOLEY, Ala. - Top-seeded South Alabama atoned for an early season loss to eighth-seeded Troy by defeating the Trojans, 1-0, in Wednesday's final match at the Women's Soccer Championship at the Foley Sports Tourism Complex in Foley, Ala.

Ashlynn Jones scored the open-net goal in the 80th-minute to give the Jaguars the lead and eventual game-winner. It was Jones' fifth goal of the season coming off confusion in the Troy backline as Jones intercepted the pass to the Trojan keeper, Mikki Lewis and sped past another Trojan defender to put the Jags on the board.

The teams were nearly even in shot attempts with Troy holding the advantage, 12-10. USA freshman keeper, Justice Stanford, made five saves on the night and earned her 11th win of the season.

USA's Danielle Henley led the Jaguars in shots with four and Jones was second with three. Kiersten Edlund led the Trojans with three shots.

USA moves onto the semifinals for the fourth consecutive year and will face fourth-seeded Appalachian State for the second consecutive season in the semifinals. Friday's match will be played at 7 p.m. (CT) at the Foley Sports Tourism Complex.

The win moves South Alabama's overall record to 13-5-1, while Troy drops to 7-10-3.