Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Middle Tennessee
3-0-0, 0-0-0
Alabama A&M
0-3-0, 0-0-0
Fraser, Newton Lift Middle Tennessee Past Alabama A&M
8/21/2025 10:09:00 PM | Women's Soccer
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee women's soccer team (3-0-0) defeated Alabama A&M (0-3-0) 2-0 on Thursday night in the 11th all-time meeting between the programs.
The Blue Raiders extended their unbeaten start to 3-0, their best opening stretch since 2015.
Senior forward Taijah Fraser put the Blue Raiders ahead late in the first half, finishing a pass from junior forward/midfielder Hannah Murphy. In the 66th minute, freshman Scottie Newton extended the Blue Raiders' advantage, netting her first collegiate goal on a header off a corner from senior defender Hannah Delaney on a set piece. Goalkeeper Demi Gronauer registered two saves in 90 minutes.
Coach Aston Rhoden on Newton's impact:
Everybody here has a responsibility when they have the opportunity to finish the game for us, and that's what Scottie did.
Newton on her goal:
I had a good feeling going into the box. I was very confident on the ball. I couldn't have done it without that amazing pass; I just placed it over the net.
By the Numbers:
Newton scored her first collegiate career goal.
Fraser tallied her second goal of the season and the fifth of her career.
Next Match Up:
Middle Tennessee will host Indiana State on Sunday, Aug. 24, at 1 p.m. at Dean A. Hayes Stadium.
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Team Stats
Taijah Fraser (2)
Assisted By: Hannah Murphy
GOAL by MTSU Fraser, Taijah Assist by Murphy, Hannah.
41:47
Scottie Newton (1)
Assisted By: Hannah Delaney
GOAL by MTSU Newton, Scottie Assist by Delaney, Hannah.
65:44
