University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Sunday, August 19
Lafayette
6 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
0-1-1
1
vs
1
Sam Houston State
1-0-1
1
2
OT 3
OT 4
F
Sam Houston State
0
1
0
0
1
Louisiana
0
1
0
0
1
@RaginCajunsSOC Earns Draw In Home Opener
8/19/2018 10:01:00 PM | Soccer
LAFAYETTE, La. – The Louisiana soccer team got a late equalizer from senior Sarah Kozlowski as the Ragin' Cajuns earned a 1-1 double-overtime draw against Sam Houston State in the 2018 home opener on Sunday night at the Ragin' Cajuns Soccer/Track Facility.
The result moves Louisiana to 0-1-1 on the season, while the Bearkats improve to 1-0-1 overall. Sam Houston State held a 16-8 edge in shots, while keeper Victoria Ryan notched two saves on the evening. Freshman Gwen Mummert led the Cajuns with a pair of shots.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Louisiana had a strong showing in the first half outshooting the Bearkats 4-3 including two shots on frame as the game would remain scoreless at the half.
Sam Houston State took a 1-0 edge in the 67th minute on a cross from Katy Johnson that sailed into the upper right corner of the net past Ryan.
The Ragin' Cajuns rallied late as Kozlowski pulled the squad level at 1-all in the 88th minute heading a cross from Erika Sierra past SHSU keeper Christina Hendershot.
Both teams battled in the two overtime periods, but neither side was able to provide a golden-goal as the contest ended in a 1-1 draw.
UP NEXT
Louisiana returns to action on Friday, August 24 with a 7 p.m. contest against Northwestern State at the Ragin' Cajuns Soccer/Track Facility. Admission to the contest is free.
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter and Instagram (@RaginCajunsSOC) to stay up-to-date with Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Soccer.
The result moves Louisiana to 0-1-1 on the season, while the Bearkats improve to 1-0-1 overall. Sam Houston State held a 16-8 edge in shots, while keeper Victoria Ryan notched two saves on the evening. Freshman Gwen Mummert led the Cajuns with a pair of shots.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Louisiana had a strong showing in the first half outshooting the Bearkats 4-3 including two shots on frame as the game would remain scoreless at the half.
Sam Houston State took a 1-0 edge in the 67th minute on a cross from Katy Johnson that sailed into the upper right corner of the net past Ryan.
The Ragin' Cajuns rallied late as Kozlowski pulled the squad level at 1-all in the 88th minute heading a cross from Erika Sierra past SHSU keeper Christina Hendershot.
Both teams battled in the two overtime periods, but neither side was able to provide a golden-goal as the contest ended in a 1-1 draw.
UP NEXT
Louisiana returns to action on Friday, August 24 with a 7 p.m. contest against Northwestern State at the Ragin' Cajuns Soccer/Track Facility. Admission to the contest is free.
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter and Instagram (@RaginCajunsSOC) to stay up-to-date with Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Soccer.
Team Stats
SHSU
LA
Goals
1
1
Shots
16
8
Shots on Goal
3
4
Saves
3
2
Corners
5
1
Fouls
14
18
Scoring Plays
Johnson, Katy (1)
Shot from 25 yards out over keeper into
66:48
Kozlowski, Sarah (1)
Assisted By: Sierra, Erika
Cross from right side headed into net
87:24
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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