Soccer Battles FIU to Scoreless Draw

LAFAYETTE-Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns women's soccer team earned a hard fought tie Friday night. The Cajuns and Golden Panthers of FIU played hard for 110 minutes but in the end the game ended 0-0.

The two teams played even in the first stanza. The Cajuns held a slight 8-7 edge in shots, but recorded four shots on goal compared to just one by the Golden Panthers.

Five UL players recorded shots in the first half with Heather Fuller pacing the Cajuns with four shots, including a shot on goal.

After 90-minutes of play, nothing had been solved and the two teams headed to overtime knotted at 0-0.

Both goalkeepers stood strong in the second half. The Cajuns attempted six shots on goal in the second half, but FIU's goalie Melanie Raimo kept UL off of the scoreboard. For the Cajuns, Stephanie Weston deflected all five shots on goal in the second half by the Golden Panthers.

The Cajuns survived a FIU threat in the second half. Claudia Cardenas got past Weston and scored on an open net. However, the goal was erased because of an offside infraction by the Golden Panthers.

Louisiana failed to capitalize on several opportunities in the second half. Callie Oliver and Heather Ulliman both recorded a pair of shots on goal in the second half, but had knocked away leaving the Cajuns scoreless.

In extra-time it was the same old song and dance as the game ended in at 0-0 tie.

Louisiana's Weston finished the game with seven saves as she earned her second shutout of the year. She is one win shy of breaking the school record for all-time wins.

Offensively the Cajuns were led by Fuller who finished the game with seven shots, two of which were on net. Callie Oliver finished the game with four shots and two shots on goal.

The Ragin' Cajuns soccer team will continue their home weekend on Sunday afternoon. UL welcomes Florida Atlantic to the Cajuns' Soccer Facility for a match that is slated for Noon.

-www.RaginCajuns.com-

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