Johnson University Royals Suffer Loss Against Dalton State in Regular Season Soccer Clash

In an impactful regular season contest, the Johnson University women's soccer team, known as the Royals, faced a challenging match against Dalton State at Dalton Stadium on September 6, 2025. The game concluded with the Royals enduring a 2-0 defeat against the visiting team.

Despite a robust defensive effort from Johnson University's goalie, Kaitlyn Pope, who made 6 crucial saves, the Royals were unable to secure a goal. Dalton State took a commanding lead in the first half with two goals scored by Lexi Lyon and Aoife Saunders. Lyon's goal not only opened the scoring but was also the game-winning shot. The halftime score was reflective of Dalton's early dominance, setting the scoreboard at 2-0.

The Royals' coach, Todd Halliburton, reflected on the loss, stating, 'We played a tough team today but this one was on us. We just didn't do the things that we need to do to beat a team like that. Now we go back to work.' His comments highlight the need for improvement and focus as the team looks ahead.

Looking forward, Johnson University will face Pikeville in their next scheduled game on September 10, 2025. This forthcoming match offers the Royals an opportunity to bounce back and improve their current season record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses.