Louisiana Soccer 2020

[JMV JustMyView]

I know they have to implement COVID guidelines for reasons of liability, but it is ridiculous fans sitting outside and practicing social distancing will still be required to wear masks. It's way past time to move forward, put the China Virus behind us and get back to normal.
On the bright side, we only have until November 3rd to continue putting up with all of this crap.

The virus is going away on November 4th?

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Freshman Alyssa Abbott scored on a short-handed goal in the 107th minute and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Soccer team used some late-match heroics to post a 2-1 victory over defending Sun Belt Conference champion South Alabama on Sunday at the Foley Sports Complex.

Lizzie Mayfield notched her second consecutive match with a goal and an assist while Jordan Higgins stopped seven shots as Louisiana recorded its third 2-0-0 start to the season in school history and first since 2012.

South Alabama (0-1-0), which finished 16-4-2 last season, took a 1-0 lead on Brenna McPartlan's goal in the 16th minute before Higgins kept the Jags off the board for the rest of the night.

USA held on to its lead until late in the 89th minute when Mayfield placed a shot past freshman Jag goalkeeper Anna Brunner for her second goal of the season, tying the match at 1-1 and sending the contest between the schools into overtime for the third consecutive season.

Louisiana, which was held without a shot in the first half before out-shooting the Jags 10-6 after intermission, had a chance to win it early in the first overtime as Gwen Mummert's attempt at the bottom right corner of the goal was stopped by Brunner.

After a red card was issued to the Ragin' Cajuns in the 98th minute, giving South Alabama a one-player advantage for the rest of the match, Louisiana kept the Jags from any shot attempts the rest of the way while getting off two attempts in the final nine minutes of play.

Freshman Lucy Ortiz had an attempt that sailed high for Louisiana before Abbott sealed the win with a shot past Brunner, giving the Ragin' Cajuns just their second win in the series dating back to 2010.

Higgins, who recorded four saves in the second half, stopped a penalty kick by USA's Ana Helmert in the ninth minute before stopping back-to-back attempts by the Jags' Tabea Griss and McPartlan in the 74th minute.

McPartlan attempted five shots to lead South Alabama, which held an 11-10 advantage in shots. Brunner added three saves in her first career start for the Jags with Helmert attempted a pair of shots on-goal.

Louisiana will return to action on Sunday (Sept. 13) when it plays host to Southland Conference opponent Stephen F. Austin (1-0-1) at the Ragin' Cajuns Track/Soccer Facility. The match is scheduled for a 1 p.m., start and will be streamed live on ESPN+ with live stats available at CajunStats.com.

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[RaginScotsman]

That’s impressive. On the road against a 16 win program from a year ago and you win with 10 players. Something may be cooking at the soccer complex.

[Cajunsmike]

That’s impressive. On the road against a 16 win program from a year ago and you win with 10 players. Something may be cooking at the soccer complex.

Yes that is impressive. I did not know South Alabama won the league last season. Conference championship is all we can shoot for since the NCAA championships have been postponed to the spring.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Another Maggard gem. We definitely gotta keep him as long as possible. Our soccer team has rarely been beyond embarrassing, but this coach has really made an impact in his two seasons. Hopefully we continue to improve

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The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Soccer team looks for its first-ever 3-0-0 start in school history when it returns to action on Sunday to face Stephen F. Austin at the Ragin' Cajuns Track/Soccer Facility.

Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m., with live stats available at CajunStats.com.

The Ragin' Cajuns Track/Soccer Facility will operate at a significantly reduced capacity for the 2020 season (unless state policy changes during the season). This will allow for fans and University students to be accommodated this season.

Should disruptions or modifications to the 2020 season occur due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Athletics will quickly communicate the adjustments through its social media channels and RaginCajuns.com. Additionally, the department will communicate any changes to specific entry and attendance protocols for home matches.

Louisiana, off to its third 2-0-0 start to the season in school history and first since 2012, overcame a 1-0 deficit against defending Sun Belt Conference champion South Alabama with a goal in the 89th minute to send the match to overtime before freshman Alyssa Abbott's game-winner gave the Ragin' Cajuns a 2-1 victory.

Lizzie Mayfield posted her second straight match with a goal and an assist to lead Louisiana while Jordan Higgins stopped seven shots, including an early penalty kick opportunity to notch her second win of the season.

SFA (1-0-1) earned the first Division I victory on the soccer pitch with a 2-1 double overtime win at Texas State on Sept. 4 before battling Abilene Christian to a 1-1 draw at home last Sunday. The match against Louisiana will be the third of five scheduled matches for the Lumberjacks, who will also face Southland Conference opponent Central Arkansas in a pair of non-conference matches.

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Sophia Smith poked in a deflection off an attempted shot in the 85th minute and Stephen F. Austin overcame a 15-4 disadvantage in shot attempts to claim a 1-0 victory over the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Soccer team on Sunday at the Ragin' Cajuns Track/Soccer Facility.

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The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Women's Soccer team returns to action on Sunday when it officially opens Sun Belt Conference play against Texas State at the Bobcat Soccer Complex.

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[ZoomZoom]

Down 0-1 at half.

[MelRock]

76’ | GOAL LOUISIANA!

Caitlyn Ferguson with her first career goal as Louisiana forges a 1-1 tie in San Marcos.#GeauxCajuns ⚜️ pic.twitter.com/1Aqvy7tODE

— Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns® Soccer (@RaginCajunsSOC) September 20, 2020