University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Thursday, September 12
Beaumont, Texas
7 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
4-1-4, 0-0-0
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Lamar
2-4-2, 0-0-0
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Louisiana
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Lamar University
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Late Goal Leads Louisiana to 1-1 Draw at Lamar
9/12/2024 10:48:00 PM | Soccer
Mariella Stephens was the hero with a goal in the 86th minute
BEAUMONT, Texas - The Louisiana soccer team closed a three-match road trip with a draw against Lamar, 1-1, on Thursday in Beaumont, Texas. The Ragin' Cajuns needed a late goal from Mariella Stephens to earn the draw before returning home for the next three contests.
For the first time all season, the Cajuns allowed a goal to the opposition when the Cardinals scored in the 11th minute. The defending Southland Conference champions continued to play aggressively, firing nine shots in the first half and led 1-0 through the first 45 minutes.
"Our response after conceding a goal was better than our response on Sunday," said head coach Chris McBride. "We stuck to the gameplan and started to gain control to build an attack and stop them from creating opportunities."
Louisiana came out the more aggressive team in the second half. They combined for nine shots in the second half and took four corner kicks. That aggressiveness paid off finally in the 86th minute when a pass from Sydney Byrnes found Stephens right in front of the net with only the keeper to beat. The senior buried the ball in the bottom right corner off her left foot for the equalizer.
"The second half was much better," said McBride. "We were able to regroup and came out with more energy that showed more glimpses of ourselves."
The Ragin' Cajuns got another terrific performance out of goalkeeper Natalie Mayes, who made four saves on the night. Stephens led Louisiana with five shots and two landing on goal. Off the bench, Tori Bockstadter had three shots with two on goal.
Louisiana returns home this Sunday to face UTRGV in their final tune-up before Sun Belt Conference play. Kick-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. from the Home Bank Soccer and Track Complex.
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For the first time all season, the Cajuns allowed a goal to the opposition when the Cardinals scored in the 11th minute. The defending Southland Conference champions continued to play aggressively, firing nine shots in the first half and led 1-0 through the first 45 minutes.
"Our response after conceding a goal was better than our response on Sunday," said head coach Chris McBride. "We stuck to the gameplan and started to gain control to build an attack and stop them from creating opportunities."
Louisiana came out the more aggressive team in the second half. They combined for nine shots in the second half and took four corner kicks. That aggressiveness paid off finally in the 86th minute when a pass from Sydney Byrnes found Stephens right in front of the net with only the keeper to beat. The senior buried the ball in the bottom right corner off her left foot for the equalizer.
"The second half was much better," said McBride. "We were able to regroup and came out with more energy that showed more glimpses of ourselves."
The Ragin' Cajuns got another terrific performance out of goalkeeper Natalie Mayes, who made four saves on the night. Stephens led Louisiana with five shots and two landing on goal. Off the bench, Tori Bockstadter had three shots with two on goal.
Louisiana returns home this Sunday to face UTRGV in their final tune-up before Sun Belt Conference play. Kick-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. from the Home Bank Soccer and Track Complex.
FOLLOW THE CAJUNS
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), Facebook (Ragin' Cajuns Soc) or Instagram (@RaginCajunsSoc) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Soccer.
Team Stats
U L
LAM
Goals
1
1
Shots
15
16
Shots on Goal
6
5
Saves
4
5
Corners
6
4
Fouls
6
7
Scoring Plays
Cena Carlson (1)
Assisted By: Trinity Clark
GOAL by LAM Carlson, Cena Assist by Clark, Trinity.
10:28
Mariella Stephens (2)
Assisted By: Sydney Byrnes
GOAL by U L Stephens, Mariella Assist by Byrnes, Sydney.
85:36
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
5
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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