Alabama 2, LSU 1: Ashley Roni’s Late Penalty Kick Sends Tide Soccer to the SEC Tournament Semifinals (Recap)
Final: Alabama 2, LSU 1. Ashley Roni scored on a penalty kick in the 87th minute, and No. 3 seed Alabama beat No. 11 seed LSU in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Pensacola, Fla. The Tide (15-4-0) moves on to the semifinals against South Carolina on Thursday. It is Alabama’s sixth trip to the SEC Tournament semifinals and its first since 2022.
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How did Alabama beat LSU?
Alabama controlled the first half but could not score. The Tide outshot LSU 9-2 before the break, and LSU’s goalkeeper made five first-half saves. It was 0-0 at halftime.
Melina Rebimbas broke through in the 69th minute. She hit a left-footed line drive into the back right corner for her third goal of the season. Soph Martelli and Kennedy Garcia got the assists.
LSU tied it in the 80th minute off its only corner kick of the game. Ava Galligan scored for the Tigers.
Rebimbas then drew a foul in the box. Roni stepped up and converted the penalty kick for her 10th goal of the season, and Alabama held on for the last few minutes. Head coach Wes Hart pointed to his bench: “I thought our depth played a huge role in our win today,” he said, per Alabama Athletics.
Scoring summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68:17 | Alabama | Melina Rebimbas (assists: Soph Martelli, Kennedy Garcia) | Alabama 1-0 |
| 79:09 | LSU | Ava Galligan (off a corner kick) | 1-1 |
| 86:09 | Alabama | Ashley Roni (penalty kick) | Alabama 2-1 |
Key stats
| Stat | Alabama | LSU |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots | 20 | 13 |
| Shots on goal | 9 | 3 |
| Saves | 2 | 7 |
| Corner kicks | 7 | 1 |
| Fouls | 10 | 16 |
| First-half shots | 9 | 2 |
Roni led Alabama with four shots. Rebimbas had three shots, two on goal. Alabama’s win was its 15th of the season, second-most in program history, per Alabama Athletics. LSU finished 5-10-5.
Who does Alabama play next?
Alabama plays South Carolina in the SEC Tournament semifinals on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. CT in Pensacola. A TV channel was not listed on Alabama’s site at the time of writing, so check rolltide.com before kickoff. The NCAA Tournament first round is set for Nov. 20.
Football plays at Vanderbilt on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 11:45 a.m. CT on SEC Network after the 31-13 win at LSU.
Where should you watch Alabama soccer in Tuscaloosa?
Ask for the game at one of the spots in our guide to sports bars in Tuscaloosa, or browse the full Tuscaloosa bars guide. For tonight’s deals, see Tuscaloosa bar and food specials for Wednesday, Nov. 11.
You must be 21 or older to drink. Plan a safe ride home: UA students can call 348-RIDE (205-348-7433), or use Uber or Lyft.
Who scored the winning goal for Alabama against LSU?
Ashley Roni scored the winner on a penalty kick in the 87th minute after Melina Rebimbas was fouled in the box. It was Roni’s 10th goal of the season.
When is Alabama’s SEC Tournament semifinal?
Alabama plays South Carolina on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. CT in Pensacola, Fla.
What is Alabama soccer’s record in 2026?
Alabama is 15-4-0 after the win, with a 7-3-0 record in SEC regular-season play.
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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.
