Women's Soccer Outshoots LSU-Alexandria 12-10 in 4-1 loss

By Eric Speelman

ALEXANDRIA, LA. (Oct. 19, 2023) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) women's soccer team lost its conference match against LSU-Alexandria (LSUA) on Thursday by a score of 4-1. The Saints fall to 7-4-1 on the year and 6-3-1 in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC), while the Generals improve to 11-3 and 8-1 in conference play.

History

The Saints were 9-1-1 against the Generals prior to the match.

Basics

Both teams would play closely early, with only four total shots in the first 20 minutes. However, Hannah Carter would open the scoring in the 27th minute, and the Generals would capitalize, putting all four of their goals on the board in the first half.

Though the Saints outshot the Generals in the second half, they would only score one goal, with Sara Garza finding the net in the 64th minute on an assist from Jaylin Seto. OLLU was unable to convert on three corner kicks in the final 10 minutes of the match.

"We had a great start to the game but ended up giving up a goal that just led to their capitalization of the momentum," Head Coach Victoria Vasquez said. "At half-time, we were able to regroup and refocus. I'm proud of our second-half response, but it was just too late."

Scoring overview

27' – LSUA – Hannah Carter (assisted by Alexia Bermejo)

38' – LSUA – Bailey Tillotson (assisted by Caroline Bach Sorensen)

41' – LSUA – Remmie Ferla

45' – LSUA – Alexia Bermejo

64' – OLLU – Sara Garza (assisted by Jaylin Seto)

Inside the box score

The Saints outshot the Generals 12 to 10.

LSUA took four corner kicks, all in the first half, while OLLU's three corners all came in the second half.

Jaylin Seto and Ez Valles led the Saints with three shots apiece.

Tess Pitcher save one for the Saints, while LSUA's Avery Wright saved six.

The game had two yellow cards – both shown to LSUA. Alexia Bermejo received one at the 70^th minute and Hannah Carter was shown one at the 76^th minute.

What's next

The Saints will travel to take on Louisiana Christian University in Pineville, La., on Oct. 21 at 1 p.m.