University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Thursday, October 8
Lafayette
7:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
9-3-2, 3-1-1
0
vs
2
South Alabama
4-6-2, 2-2-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Louisiana | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Unbeaten Streak Halted As Cajuns Fall To Jags, 2-0
10/8/2026 9:49:00 PM | Soccer
Louisiana heads to Atlanta to face Georgia State on Sunday
LAFAYETTE – Louisiana saw its six-match unbeaten streak come to an end Thursday, falling 2-0 to South Alabama in Sun Belt Conference action at the Home Bank Soccer and Track Complex.
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The Ragin' Cajuns (9-3-2, 3-1-1 SBC) entered the match unbeaten in their previous six contests, going 5-0-1 while outscoring opponents 18-4 during that stretch.
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After a scoreless first half, South Alabama (4-6-2, 2-2-1 SBC) broke through in the 73rd minute when Andrea Iljkic finished a cross from Makena Zukeran to give the Jaguars a 1-0 lead.
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Aliya Gomes added an insurance goal in the 78th minute, firing a shot from just inside the 18-yard box into the upper-right corner of the net to extend the advantage to 2-0.
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Louisiana generated several scoring opportunities throughout the match, finishing with a 14-7 advantage in shots and a 6-4 edge in shots on goal. South Alabama goalkeeper Sierra Giorgio made six saves to preserve the shutout.
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After Carson Glenn's attempt late in the 53rd minute sailed of the goal, Louisiana was held without a shot attempt until the 83rd minute when Miku Kurihara's free kick from just outside the 18-yard box missed to the right of the post.
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Maiya Clark led the Ragin' Cajuns with three shots on goal, while Kurihara recorded three shots, including one on target. Louisiana goalkeeper Natalie Mayes finished with two saves.
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Louisiana will return to Sun Belt Conference play on Sunday when it travels to Atlanta to face Georgia State (8-4-1, 3-2-0 SBC) in a noon CT start. The match will be streamed live on ESPN+.
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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.
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Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsSOC), Instagram (@RaginCajuns_SOC) and Facebook (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Soccer) or check RaginCajuns.com for Louisiana soccer updates.
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The Ragin' Cajuns (9-3-2, 3-1-1 SBC) entered the match unbeaten in their previous six contests, going 5-0-1 while outscoring opponents 18-4 during that stretch.
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After a scoreless first half, South Alabama (4-6-2, 2-2-1 SBC) broke through in the 73rd minute when Andrea Iljkic finished a cross from Makena Zukeran to give the Jaguars a 1-0 lead.
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Aliya Gomes added an insurance goal in the 78th minute, firing a shot from just inside the 18-yard box into the upper-right corner of the net to extend the advantage to 2-0.
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Louisiana generated several scoring opportunities throughout the match, finishing with a 14-7 advantage in shots and a 6-4 edge in shots on goal. South Alabama goalkeeper Sierra Giorgio made six saves to preserve the shutout.
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After Carson Glenn's attempt late in the 53rd minute sailed of the goal, Louisiana was held without a shot attempt until the 83rd minute when Miku Kurihara's free kick from just outside the 18-yard box missed to the right of the post.
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Maiya Clark led the Ragin' Cajuns with three shots on goal, while Kurihara recorded three shots, including one on target. Louisiana goalkeeper Natalie Mayes finished with two saves.
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Louisiana will return to Sun Belt Conference play on Sunday when it travels to Atlanta to face Georgia State (8-4-1, 3-2-0 SBC) in a noon CT start. The match will be streamed live on ESPN+.
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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.
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Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsSOC), Instagram (@RaginCajuns_SOC) and Facebook (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Soccer) or check RaginCajuns.com for Louisiana soccer updates.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
USA
UL
Goals
2
0
Shots
7
14
Shots on Goal
4
6
Saves
6
2
Corners
2
3
Fouls
10
9
Scoring Plays
Andrea Iljkic (2)
Assisted By: Makena Zukeran , Victoria Rocci
Took cross from far side and beat keeper in lower right corner
72:02
Aliya Gomes (5)
Shot on just inside 18-yard box; beat GK in upper right corner
77:48
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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