University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Sunday, August 30
Lake Charles, La.
5:00 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
4-1-1, 0-0-0
4
at
1
McNeese
3-3-0, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| McNeese | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Quick Strike Cajuns Cruise Past McNeese, 4-1
8/30/2026 7:36:00 PM | Soccer
Louisiana sets program record for wins in August; will face Mississippi State on Thursday
LAKE CHARLES – Louisiana scored three times in the final 10 minutes of the first half and added another goal after halftime as the Ragin' Cajuns cruised to a 4-1 victory over McNeese on Sunday at Cowgirl Field.
The victory marked the fourth for Louisiana (4-1-1) in August, setting a program record for wins in the month. McNeese dropped its third straight match to fall to 3-3-0.
Louisiana broke through in the 36th minute when Lily Parker found the back of the net off an assist from Maria Reyes. McNeese answered just over three minutes later when Isabella Baltov scored to even the match at 1-1.
The tie did not last long.
Salma Elhaimer restored Louisiana's lead in the 42nd minute, converting a corner kick from Addison Soehn. Sophia Moore then scored an unassisted goal in the 45th minute, sending the Ragin' Cajuns into halftime with a 3-1 advantage.
Maiya Clark added to the lead in the 62nd minute, scoring her first goal of the season off an assist from Lanie Benoit to cap the scoring.
Louisiana controlled the match offensively, holding an 18-9 advantage in shots and putting 10 attempts on target. The Ragin' Cajuns also earned six corner kicks to McNeese's one.
Elhaimer, a transfer from McNeese in 2025, led Louisiana with four shots, including three on goal.
Natalie Mayes earned the victory in goal, playing the first half before Ally Allen took over after halftime. Allen made one save in the second half to help preserve the three-goal victory.
Louisiana returns to action on Thursday when it travels to Starkville, Miss., to face Mississippi State. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. with the match being televised on SEC Network Plus.
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 (@RaginCajuns_SOC) and Facebook (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Soccer) or check RaginCajuns.com for Louisiana soccer updates.
The victory marked the fourth for Louisiana (4-1-1) in August, setting a program record for wins in the month. McNeese dropped its third straight match to fall to 3-3-0.
Louisiana broke through in the 36th minute when Lily Parker found the back of the net off an assist from Maria Reyes. McNeese answered just over three minutes later when Isabella Baltov scored to even the match at 1-1.
The tie did not last long.
Salma Elhaimer restored Louisiana's lead in the 42nd minute, converting a corner kick from Addison Soehn. Sophia Moore then scored an unassisted goal in the 45th minute, sending the Ragin' Cajuns into halftime with a 3-1 advantage.
Maiya Clark added to the lead in the 62nd minute, scoring her first goal of the season off an assist from Lanie Benoit to cap the scoring.
Louisiana controlled the match offensively, holding an 18-9 advantage in shots and putting 10 attempts on target. The Ragin' Cajuns also earned six corner kicks to McNeese's one.
Elhaimer, a transfer from McNeese in 2025, led Louisiana with four shots, including three on goal.
Natalie Mayes earned the victory in goal, playing the first half before Ally Allen took over after halftime. Allen made one save in the second half to help preserve the three-goal victory.
Louisiana returns to action on Thursday when it travels to Starkville, Miss., to face Mississippi State. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. with the match being televised on SEC Network Plus.
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 (@RaginCajuns_SOC) and Facebook (Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Soccer) or check RaginCajuns.com for Louisiana soccer updates.
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Players Mentioned
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/ SoccerTeam Stats
UL
McN
Goals
4
1
Shots
18
9
Shots on Goal
10
2
Saves
1
6
Corners
6
1
Fouls
6
9
Scoring Plays
Lily Parker (2)
Assisted By: Maria Reyes
GOAL by UL Parker, Lily Assist by Reyes, Maria.
35:31
Isabella Baltov (2)
Assisted By: Ashley Guild
GOAL by McN Baltov, Isabella Assist by Guild, Ashley.
38:49
Salma Elhaimer (1)
Assisted By: Addison Soehn
GOAL by UL Elhaimer, Salma Assist by Soehn, Addison.
41:02
Sophia Moore (1)
GOAL by UL Moore, Sophia.
44:11
Maiya Clark (1)
Assisted By: Lanie Benoit
GOAL by UL Clark, Maiya Assist by Benoit, Lanie.
61:19
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
mid
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
def
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
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