University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics

Ragin' Cajuns Fall At Nationally-Ranked Volunteers, 4-0
8/29/2021 9:34:00 PM | Soccer
Louisiana returns home to open four-match homestand
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Four players each scored goals as No. 17-ranked Tennessee broke open a 1-0 contest at the break with three goals in the second half to defeat the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Soccer team, 4-0, Sunday night at Regal Soccer Stadium.
Louisiana (1-3-0), which wrapped up a three-match road swing against schools from the Southeastern Conference, managed three shots against a stout Tennessee (4-0-0) defense with Karleen Bedre and Alyssa Abbott placing shots on goal in the first half. Freshman Tatum Beck was credited with Louisiana's attempt in the second half.
Wrenne French gave the Vols a 1-0 lead in the 10th minute with her first goal of the season before Tara Katz opened the second half her first goal of the year in the 47th minute.
Taylor Huff added Tennessee's third goal early in the 63rd minute before Brooke Wilson capped off the scoring in the 76th minute with her second goal of the year.
Ashley Gabor stopped two shots for Tennessee in the first half before being relieved by MacKenzie Haba in the 86th minute.
Libby Harper stopped eight shots, one off her career high, for Louisiana. Jordan Higgins closed out the contest for the Ragin' Cajuns with a save in 12 minutes of play – her first appearance since suffering a season-ending injury on Sept. 24, 2020.
Louisiana will return home to open a four-match homestand beginning on Friday (Sept. 3) when it plays host to Southeastern Louisiana at the Ragin' Cajuns Track/Soccer Facility. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m., with the match being available on ESPN+.
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Louisiana (1-3-0), which wrapped up a three-match road swing against schools from the Southeastern Conference, managed three shots against a stout Tennessee (4-0-0) defense with Karleen Bedre and Alyssa Abbott placing shots on goal in the first half. Freshman Tatum Beck was credited with Louisiana's attempt in the second half.
Wrenne French gave the Vols a 1-0 lead in the 10th minute with her first goal of the season before Tara Katz opened the second half her first goal of the year in the 47th minute.
Taylor Huff added Tennessee's third goal early in the 63rd minute before Brooke Wilson capped off the scoring in the 76th minute with her second goal of the year.
Ashley Gabor stopped two shots for Tennessee in the first half before being relieved by MacKenzie Haba in the 86th minute.
Libby Harper stopped eight shots, one off her career high, for Louisiana. Jordan Higgins closed out the contest for the Ragin' Cajuns with a save in 12 minutes of play – her first appearance since suffering a season-ending injury on Sept. 24, 2020.
Louisiana will return home to open a four-match homestand beginning on Friday (Sept. 3) when it plays host to Southeastern Louisiana at the Ragin' Cajuns Track/Soccer Facility. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m., with the match being available on ESPN+.
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsSOC), Instagram (@RaginCajuns_SOC) and Facebook (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Soccer) or check RaginCajuns.com for Louisiana soccer updates.
Team Stats
LA
TENN
Goals
0
4
Shots
3
33
Shots on Goal
2
14
Saves
9
2
Corners
1
14
Fouls
14
12
Scoring Plays

Wrenne French (1)
Assisted By: Hannah Tillett
GOAL by TENN French, Wrenne Assist by Tillett, Hannah.
09:16

Tara Katz (1)
GOAL by TENN Katz, Tara.
46:08

Taylor Huff (4)
Assisted By: Maddie Eskin
GOAL by TENN Huff, Taylor Assist by Eskin, Maddie.
62:17

Brooke Wilson (2)
Assisted By: Claire Rain
GOAL by TENN Wilson, Brooke Assist by Rain, Claire.
75:06
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