Richmond soccer standout Jalen Donaldson has wasted little time in making an impression at Northwestern State University.
The McMath graduate and freshman forward is third in team scoring for the Lady Demons with five points, thanks to notching a pair of assists in Sunday’s 5-2 win over University of Louisana Monroe. Earlier, she scored her first-ever collegiate goal in a 4-2 victory against Mississippi Valley State and has started in four of the five games to date.
“It was good to get my first goal and gain some confidence. I really like the level of play and the style we play here,” said Donaldson. “My first game too was pretty cool with all the fans coming out. It was my first big game so that was pretty cool.”
Donaldson visited the Natchitoches, Louisiana school back in October and officially signed her scholarship deal in February. Her impressive youth career included four years at the B.C. Premier level with Surrey United.
Meanwhile, McRoberts grad and TSS product Maya Alibudbud earned her first-ever point at the university level with an assist in Georgia Gwinnett Grizzlies 2-0 win at Bethel on Sunday.
The midfielder is the lone Canadian on a roster loaded with international talent including England, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain and New Zealand. The Grizzlies are now 3-0-0 on the season.
