University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Louisiana Returns Home After Four-Game Road Swing
9/6/2023 4:17:00 PM | Soccer
The Cajuns are back home after a 2-1-1 road trip spanning three states
LAFAYETTE – The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Soccer team is back home for the first time in nearly three weeks as they'll welcome Alcorn State to the Home Bank Track & Soccer Complex on Thursday, September 7.
Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CDT. The match will be streamed live on ESPN+ with live stats available at CajunStats.com.
Louisiana (3-1-2) played Florida International to a 2-2 draw on Sunday in Miami, Florida. The Cajuns struck first with Megan Bradley recording a brace in the first half, with the goals coming just 48 seconds apart. The Panthers tied the score in the 74th minute for the final.
Bradley now leads the team in scoring (3 goals, 1 assist, 7 points) just ahead of Sisley Stephens (2 goals, 1 assist, 5 points). Sophie Placke has netted a goal and added an assist during her freshman campaign while Emma Bates, Bailey Giddings, Briana Henry, and Annelise Switzer have each scored once. Karleen Bedre, Mary Meuth, and Cassandra Decombe all have one assist apiece. In net, Makenna Garcia has started all six games, making 26 saves and posting three shutouts.
Alcorn State enters Thursday's action winless on the season (0-5). They have struggled offensively and are yet to score this season. Last week they fell in a pair of road contests at Jacksonville State (4-0) and North Alabama (2-0).
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 (3-1-2) vs ALCORN STATE (0-5-0)
Date / Time: September 7, 2023/ 6 p.m. CT
Site: Lafayette, La.
Stadium: First Bank Track & Soccer Complex (Grass)
THE COACHES
LOUISIANA
Head Coach: Chris McBride
Record at Louisiana: 6-10-7 (second season); Overall Record: 37-52-22 (seventh season)
ALCORN STATE
Head Coach: Jenna Wallace
Record at ASU: 0-5-0 (first season); Overall Record: same
VIDEO/LIVE STATS/SOCIAL UPDATES
Live Video Stream: ESPN+
Live Stats: CajunStats.com
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsSOC
Hashtag: #GeauxCajuns
SERIES HISTORY
Overall: Louisiana leads, 3-0-0
At Lafayette: Louisiana leads, 2-0-0
At Lorman: Louisiana leads, 1-0-0
At Neutral Sites: None
Streak: Louisiana +3
SET PIECES
• Louisiana returns home for the first time since August 20 when it entertains Alcorn State at the Home Bank Track & Soccer Complex.
• The match is the first of two at home for the Ragin' Cajuns who will host Lamar on Sunday.
• Louisiana opened its home schedule with a 2-0 win over South Florida on Aug. 20.
• Louisiana's three wins in the month of August tied the school record that was previously set in 2010 (3-1-0).
• Nine of Louisiana's 10 goals in 2023 have been scored by reserves.
• Newcomer Makenna Garcia enters the weekend ranked ninth nationally in shutouts (3).
• The Ragin' Cajuns opened with five of their first six regular-season matches on the road.
• Twice the Cajuns have tied a program record with 10 goals in a game against Alcorn State (2014 and 2016).
• 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 played (82), matches started (78), points (56), goals (19), assists (18), 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 (111).
• Bedre's five assists in 2022 were tied for the fifth most in a single season in school history.
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.
• 3 - Points by Karleen Bedre to tie Annika Schmidt (59, 2013-16) for second in school history.
• 5 - Assists needed by Karleen Bedre to tie Ashleigh Cade (23, 2014-17) for the most in school history.
• 7 - Goals scored by reserves in the 2023 season.
• 7 - Players who have scored at least one goal in 2023.
• 12 - Points by Karleen Bedre to pass Yazmin Montoya (67, 2013-16) for first place.
• 78/82 - Career starts and matches played by Karleen Bedre, three shy of the school record in both categories.
UP NEXT
Louisiana hosts Southland Conference member Lamar in its non-conference finale on Sept. 10. before heading to Texas State in San Marcos, Texas on Sept. 17.
Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CDT. The match will be streamed live on ESPN+ with live stats available at CajunStats.com.
Louisiana (3-1-2) played Florida International to a 2-2 draw on Sunday in Miami, Florida. The Cajuns struck first with Megan Bradley recording a brace in the first half, with the goals coming just 48 seconds apart. The Panthers tied the score in the 74th minute for the final.
Bradley now leads the team in scoring (3 goals, 1 assist, 7 points) just ahead of Sisley Stephens (2 goals, 1 assist, 5 points). Sophie Placke has netted a goal and added an assist during her freshman campaign while Emma Bates, Bailey Giddings, Briana Henry, and Annelise Switzer have each scored once. Karleen Bedre, Mary Meuth, and Cassandra Decombe all have one assist apiece. In net, Makenna Garcia has started all six games, making 26 saves and posting three shutouts.
Alcorn State enters Thursday's action winless on the season (0-5). They have struggled offensively and are yet to score this season. Last week they fell in a pair of road contests at Jacksonville State (4-0) and North Alabama (2-0).
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 (3-1-2) vs ALCORN STATE (0-5-0)
Date / Time: September 7, 2023/ 6 p.m. CT
Site: Lafayette, La.
Stadium: First Bank Track & Soccer Complex (Grass)
THE COACHES
LOUISIANA
Head Coach: Chris McBride
Record at Louisiana: 6-10-7 (second season); Overall Record: 37-52-22 (seventh season)
ALCORN STATE
Head Coach: Jenna Wallace
Record at ASU: 0-5-0 (first season); Overall Record: same
VIDEO/LIVE STATS/SOCIAL UPDATES
Live Video Stream: ESPN+
Live Stats: CajunStats.com
Twitter Updates: @RaginCajunsSOC
Hashtag: #GeauxCajuns
SERIES HISTORY
Overall: Louisiana leads, 3-0-0
At Lafayette: Louisiana leads, 2-0-0
At Lorman: Louisiana leads, 1-0-0
At Neutral Sites: None
Streak: Louisiana +3
SET PIECES
• Louisiana returns home for the first time since August 20 when it entertains Alcorn State at the Home Bank Track & Soccer Complex.
• The match is the first of two at home for the Ragin' Cajuns who will host Lamar on Sunday.
• Louisiana opened its home schedule with a 2-0 win over South Florida on Aug. 20.
• Louisiana's three wins in the month of August tied the school record that was previously set in 2010 (3-1-0).
• Nine of Louisiana's 10 goals in 2023 have been scored by reserves.
• Newcomer Makenna Garcia enters the weekend ranked ninth nationally in shutouts (3).
• The Ragin' Cajuns opened with five of their first six regular-season matches on the road.
• Twice the Cajuns have tied a program record with 10 goals in a game against Alcorn State (2014 and 2016).
• 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 played (82), matches started (78), points (56), goals (19), assists (18), 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 (111).
• Bedre's five assists in 2022 were tied for the fifth most in a single season in school history.
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.
• 3 - Points by Karleen Bedre to tie Annika Schmidt (59, 2013-16) for second in school history.
• 5 - Assists needed by Karleen Bedre to tie Ashleigh Cade (23, 2014-17) for the most in school history.
• 7 - Goals scored by reserves in the 2023 season.
• 7 - Players who have scored at least one goal in 2023.
• 12 - Points by Karleen Bedre to pass Yazmin Montoya (67, 2013-16) for first place.
• 78/82 - Career starts and matches played by Karleen Bedre, three shy of the school record in both categories.
UP NEXT
Louisiana hosts Southland Conference member Lamar in its non-conference finale on Sept. 10. before heading to Texas State in San Marcos, Texas on Sept. 17.
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