South Carolina 2, Alabama 1: Tide Soccer Falls in the SEC Tournament Semifinals (Recap)
South Carolina 2, Alabama 1 (final). Alabama soccer’s SEC Tournament run ended in the semifinals on Thursday night, Nov. 12, 2026, in Pensacola, Fla. South Carolina scored once in each half. Ashley Roni got one back for Alabama in the 69th minute, but the Tide could not find an equalizer. Alabama is 15-5-0. South Carolina is 14-2-3.
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How did South Carolina beat Alabama?
South Carolina made its chances count. Alabama outshot the Gamecocks 19-10 and had 13 corner kicks to South Carolina’s 1. But South Carolina’s goalkeepers made 6 saves, and the Gamecocks scored on two of their 5 shots on goal.
Emilie Castagna put South Carolina ahead in the 43rd minute, assisted by Sydney Middaugh. Reagan Schubach made it 2-0 in the 48th minute off a Cuyler Zulauf assist. Roni headed in a lob from Maison Smith in the 69th minute to cut the lead to one. Alabama also had a second-half penalty kick saved, according to Alabama Athletics.
Scoring summary
| Minute | Team | Goal | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43′ | South Carolina | Emilie Castagna (assist: Sydney Middaugh) | USC 1-0 |
| 48′ | South Carolina | Reagan Schubach (assist: Cuyler Zulauf) | USC 2-0 |
| 69′ | Alabama | Ashley Roni (header, from Maison Smith) | USC 2-1 |
Key stats: Alabama vs. South Carolina
| Stat | Alabama | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 19 | 10 |
| Shots on goal | 7 | 5 |
| Saves | 3 | 6 |
| Corner kicks | 13 | 1 |
| Fouls | 11 | 13 |
| Record after game | 15-5-0 (7-3-0 SEC) | 14-2-3 (6-1-3 SEC) |
Who does Alabama play next?
Alabama now waits on the NCAA Tournament. The selection show is Monday, Nov. 16, at 3 p.m. CT on NCAA.com. First-round games are set for Friday, Nov. 20; the opponent and site are not set yet.
Alabama reached the semifinal by beating LSU 2-1. Read our Alabama 2, LSU 1 quarterfinal recap. Elsewhere this weekend: Alabama football plays at Vanderbilt today at 11:45 a.m. CT (preview), and men’s basketball beat Seton Hall Friday (recap).
Where should you watch Alabama games in Tuscaloosa?
Our guide to sports bars in Tuscaloosa lists the spots with the most TVs. See also our Tuscaloosa bars guide and tonight’s Saturday bar and food specials.
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Alabama vs. South Carolina soccer FAQ
What was the score of Alabama vs. South Carolina in the SEC Tournament?
South Carolina won 2-1 in the semifinals on Nov. 12, 2026, in Pensacola. The Gamecocks led 1-0 at halftime.
Who scored for Alabama?
Ashley Roni scored Alabama’s only goal, a header in the 69th minute off a lob from Maison Smith.
When is the NCAA soccer selection show?
Monday, Nov. 16, at 3 p.m. CT on NCAA.com. The first round is Friday, Nov. 20.
Scores and statistics are from the official box score and Alabama Athletics recap. Own a bar or restaurant near campus? Sponsor our game recaps.
Clay.
As founder of TuscaloosaStudentHousing.com, he combines that local knowledge with hands-on research of the Tuscaloosa rental market to publish practical, honest guides for University of Alabama students living off campus.
