The Lady Lions suffered a tough 6-0 defeat to the #20-ranked Life University Running Eagles in their season opener Thursday night, falling to a nationally-ranked opponent in what proved to be a challenging start to the campaign.

Life University wasted little time establishing their dominance, striking early with a goal just two minutes into the match. Despite the early setback, the Lady Lions showed resilience and defensive determination throughout the remainder of the first half, successfully containing the talented Running Eagles offense and keeping the deficit at just one goal heading into the break.

However, Life University used their early momentum to seize control of the match after halftime. The Running Eagles found their rhythm quickly in the second half, scoring again just three minutes after the restart. From there, Life continued to apply pressure and capitalized on their scoring opportunities, ultimately pulling away for the comprehensive 6-0 victory.

The loss serves as an early test for the Lady Lions, who faced a ranked opponent to open their season. Despite the lopsided final score, the team showed periods of solid defensive play, particularly in keeping Life scoreless for most of the first half.

The Lady Lions will have little time to dwell on the defeat as they return to action Friday night. The team hits the road again to face the Dalton State Roadrunners, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. The quick turnaround provides an immediate opportunity for the Lady Lions to regroup.