University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Thursday, August 24
Grambling, La.
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Louisiana Heads North To Face Grambling In Soccer
8/23/2023 5:08:00 PM | Soccer
Cajuns open four-match road trip with visit to 2-1-0 Tigers
LAFAYETTE – After a convincing win in its home opener last Sunday, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Soccer team ventures out on the road for the next two weekends, beginning on Thursday in a non-conference matchup against Grambling at the GSU Soccer Complex.
Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. Live stats will be available at RaginCajuns.com.
Louisiana (1-0-1) notched a dominant 2-0 win over South Florida in its home opener last Sunday behind goals from Emma Bates and Megan Bradley. Newcomer Makenna Garcia stopped three shots in notching her first career shutout while freshman Mary Mueth set up Bradley's insurance goal with an assist.
Bates, Bradley and Sisley Stephens have each scored goals for Louisiana in its opening two matches.
Grambling (2-1-0), coming off a 1-0 win at East Texas Baptist on Tuesday, plays its home opener after earning a shutout victory at Murray State before falling at Southeast Missouri, 4-1.
Four players have scored goals for GSU with Samantha Diaz and Sophia Lezizidis each leading the team with three points.
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsSOC), Instagram (@RaginCajunsSOC) and Facebook (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Soccer) or check RaginCajuns.com for Louisiana soccer updates.
MATCH INFORMATION
LOUISIANA (1-0-1) at GRAMBLING (2-1-0)
Date / Time: August 24, 2023/ 6 p.m. CT
Site: Grambling, La.
Stadium: GSU Soccer Complex (Grass)
THE COACHES
LOUISIANA
Head Coach: Chris McBride
Record at Louisiana: 4-9-6 (second season); Overall Record: 35-51-21 (seventh season)
GRAMBLING
Head Coach: Justin Wagar
Record at GSU: 48-35-6 (fifth season); Overall Record: 125-98-19 (13th season)
VIDEO/LIVE STATS/SOCIAL UPDATES
Live Stats: GSUTigers.com/RaginCajuns.com
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsSOC
Hashtag: #GeauxCajuns
SERIES HISTORY
Overall: Louisiana leads, 2-0-0
At Lafayette: Louisiana leads, 2-0-0
At Grambling: First meeting
Streak: Louisiana +2
SET PIECES
• Louisiana opens a four-match road trip on Thursday with its first-ever visit to face in-state opponent Grambling.
• The schools meet on the pitch for the first time since a 5-0 Louisiana victory on Nov. 18, 2015.
• The Ragin' Cajuns have outscored Grambling, 9-0, in the two-match series.
• The Ragin' Cajuns open with five of their first six regular-season matches on the road.
• Louisiana opened its home schedule last Sunday with a 2-0 win over American Athletic Conference member South Florida.
• Emma Bates scored her first career goal, and recorded her first game-winning goal, for Louisiana on a corner kick.
• Megan Bradley sealed the win over USF with a goal – the second of her career – in the 83rd minute.
• Auburn transfer Makenna Garcia notched her first career win and first career shutout against USF.
• Louisiana finished 2-0-0 in its exhibition slate earning road wins over in-state opponents McNeese (2-1) and Northwestern State (1-0).
• Louisiana returns 17 players from the 2022 roster and eight starters for second-year coach Chris McBride.
• Before being named the fourth head coach in school history in February of 2022, McBride spent five seasons at in-state program Southeastern Louisiana where he guided the Lady Lions to an NCAA Regional berth.
• Super Senior Karleen Bedre enters the season ranked in the top five in school history in matches started (72), points (55), goals (19), assists (17), match-winning goals (6) and penalty kicks made (2).
• Bedre enters the weekend second behind South Alabama's Gracie Wilson among active Sun Belt Conference players in points, goals and assists.
• Bedre is third overall among active SBC players in shot attempts (108).
• Bedre's five assists in 2022 were tied for the fifth most in a single season in school history.
• Cassandra Décombe, Lauren Bennett and Makenna Garcia each earned their first career starts in the season-opener at MTSU.
UPCOMING MILESTONES/BY THE NUMBERS
• 1 - Goals needed by Karleen Bedre to become the fifth player in school history with 20+ goals in a career.
• 2 - Sets of sisters on the 2022 squad - Mariella and Sisley Stephens; Gabi and Sophie Placke.
• 4 - Points by Karleen Bedre to tie Annika Schmidt (59, 2013-16) for second in school history.
• 6 - Assists needed by Karleen Bedre to tie Ashleigh Cade (23, 2014-17) for the most in school history.
• 11 - Matches played at Southern Miss in 2021 by JUCO newcomer Lauren Bennett.
• 11 - Newcomers on the 2022 roster
• 13 - Points by Karleen Bedre to pass Yazmin Montoya (67, 2013-16) for first place.
UP NEXT
• Louisiana will close out its first weekend on the road against Stephen F. Austin (Aug. 27) in Nacogdoches, Texas. Due to the excessive heat wave in the South, the match against SFA will start at 11 a.m. (originally scheduled for 1 p.m.). The match will be streamed on ESPN+.
• The Ragin' Cajuns will then travel next week to the Sunshine State for matches at former SBC rivals Florida Atlantic (Aug. 31) and Florida International (Sept. 3).
Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. Live stats will be available at RaginCajuns.com.
Louisiana (1-0-1) notched a dominant 2-0 win over South Florida in its home opener last Sunday behind goals from Emma Bates and Megan Bradley. Newcomer Makenna Garcia stopped three shots in notching her first career shutout while freshman Mary Mueth set up Bradley's insurance goal with an assist.
Bates, Bradley and Sisley Stephens have each scored goals for Louisiana in its opening two matches.
Grambling (2-1-0), coming off a 1-0 win at East Texas Baptist on Tuesday, plays its home opener after earning a shutout victory at Murray State before falling at Southeast Missouri, 4-1.
Four players have scored goals for GSU with Samantha Diaz and Sophia Lezizidis each leading the team with three points.
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsSOC), Instagram (@RaginCajunsSOC) and Facebook (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Soccer) or check RaginCajuns.com for Louisiana soccer updates.
MATCH INFORMATION
LOUISIANA (1-0-1) at GRAMBLING (2-1-0)
Date / Time: August 24, 2023/ 6 p.m. CT
Site: Grambling, La.
Stadium: GSU Soccer Complex (Grass)
THE COACHES
LOUISIANA
Head Coach: Chris McBride
Record at Louisiana: 4-9-6 (second season); Overall Record: 35-51-21 (seventh season)
GRAMBLING
Head Coach: Justin Wagar
Record at GSU: 48-35-6 (fifth season); Overall Record: 125-98-19 (13th season)
VIDEO/LIVE STATS/SOCIAL UPDATES
Live Stats: GSUTigers.com/RaginCajuns.com
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsSOC
Hashtag: #GeauxCajuns
SERIES HISTORY
Overall: Louisiana leads, 2-0-0
At Lafayette: Louisiana leads, 2-0-0
At Grambling: First meeting
Streak: Louisiana +2
SET PIECES
• Louisiana opens a four-match road trip on Thursday with its first-ever visit to face in-state opponent Grambling.
• The schools meet on the pitch for the first time since a 5-0 Louisiana victory on Nov. 18, 2015.
• The Ragin' Cajuns have outscored Grambling, 9-0, in the two-match series.
• The Ragin' Cajuns open with five of their first six regular-season matches on the road.
• Louisiana opened its home schedule last Sunday with a 2-0 win over American Athletic Conference member South Florida.
• Emma Bates scored her first career goal, and recorded her first game-winning goal, for Louisiana on a corner kick.
• Megan Bradley sealed the win over USF with a goal – the second of her career – in the 83rd minute.
• Auburn transfer Makenna Garcia notched her first career win and first career shutout against USF.
• Louisiana finished 2-0-0 in its exhibition slate earning road wins over in-state opponents McNeese (2-1) and Northwestern State (1-0).
• Louisiana returns 17 players from the 2022 roster and eight starters for second-year coach Chris McBride.
• Before being named the fourth head coach in school history in February of 2022, McBride spent five seasons at in-state program Southeastern Louisiana where he guided the Lady Lions to an NCAA Regional berth.
• Super Senior Karleen Bedre enters the season ranked in the top five in school history in matches started (72), points (55), goals (19), assists (17), match-winning goals (6) and penalty kicks made (2).
• Bedre enters the weekend second behind South Alabama's Gracie Wilson among active Sun Belt Conference players in points, goals and assists.
• Bedre is third overall among active SBC players in shot attempts (108).
• Bedre's five assists in 2022 were tied for the fifth most in a single season in school history.
• Cassandra Décombe, Lauren Bennett and Makenna Garcia each earned their first career starts in the season-opener at MTSU.
UPCOMING MILESTONES/BY THE NUMBERS
• 1 - Goals needed by Karleen Bedre to become the fifth player in school history with 20+ goals in a career.
• 2 - Sets of sisters on the 2022 squad - Mariella and Sisley Stephens; Gabi and Sophie Placke.
• 4 - Points by Karleen Bedre to tie Annika Schmidt (59, 2013-16) for second in school history.
• 6 - Assists needed by Karleen Bedre to tie Ashleigh Cade (23, 2014-17) for the most in school history.
• 11 - Matches played at Southern Miss in 2021 by JUCO newcomer Lauren Bennett.
• 11 - Newcomers on the 2022 roster
• 13 - Points by Karleen Bedre to pass Yazmin Montoya (67, 2013-16) for first place.
UP NEXT
• Louisiana will close out its first weekend on the road against Stephen F. Austin (Aug. 27) in Nacogdoches, Texas. Due to the excessive heat wave in the South, the match against SFA will start at 11 a.m. (originally scheduled for 1 p.m.). The match will be streamed on ESPN+.
• The Ragin' Cajuns will then travel next week to the Sunshine State for matches at former SBC rivals Florida Atlantic (Aug. 31) and Florida International (Sept. 3).
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