Lady Cajuns Soccer 2004

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UL has won its last two matches at “The Swamp” by a combined score of 8-0

LOUISIANA La. – After the threat of Hurricane Ivan forced the postponement of Friday’s match at Southern Miss, Louisiana’s Lady Cajuns soccer team returns to action Sunday in a 1 p.m. match here at Cajun Field against Southland Conference foe Nicholls State.

Louisiana (3-2-1) enters Sunday’s match winners of three of its last four matches, including two straight at “The Swamp”. In their first two matches at home this season, the Cajuns have held opponents scoreless in 180 minutes, outscoring the opposition 8-0.

Last weekend, UL won the 2004 McAlister’s Deli South Louisiana Shootout title.

Sophomore midfielder Rose Clemensen was named tournament MVP, while teammates Lyndsey Winters, Taunya Geelhoed, and Mette Olesen were also named to the all-tournament team.

Nicholls State (1-4-0) had its match at the University of Mobile this past Tuesday also postponed due to Ivan. Prior to the scheduled match, the Colonels were victorious 2-0 over Jackson State on Sept. 10.

Following Sunday’s match against the Colonels, Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns return to action Friday, Sept. 24, when they travel to Stillwater, Okla., to face Big 12 Conference member Oklahoma State (6-1-1) at 7 p.m.

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LAdy Cajuns blank Nicholls; defense remains stout

LOUISIANA La. — University of Louisiana’s LAdy Cajuns soccer team missed on some easy goal opportunities in the first 10 minutes of its Sunday match against Nicholls State.

But when the goals started, they came in a flood.

The LAdy Cajuns scored three times in an eight-minute period and had the match completely under control by the mid-point of the first half, coasting home with a 5-0 whitewash of the outgunned Lady Colonels at Cajun Field.

Taunya Geelhoed, Lotte Rasmussen and Melissa Barger each had goals in the early blitz, the middle one coming on Rasmussen’s penalty kick and the others on picture-perfect passes from Mette Olesen that set up header goals.

The Cajuns (4-2-1) also were stifling on the defensive end, not allowing Nicholls (1-5-0) a single shot during the game.

“I was really happy with the way we played the first 20 minutes,” said Cajun coach Dave Poggi. “We were sharp, we were keeping and moving the ball and we penetrated when we had situations.

“There were a number of good chances that we missed, but we kept doing some of the things we’d been working on in practice.”

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Dan McDonald
dmcdonald@lafayette.gannett.com

[El Sidonio]

I would just like to congratulate our women's soccer team for getting off to such a great start this season (4-2-1 I believe). I saw a couple of the game last year, and I think they are remarkable improved from last year. I think we should try and get a big crowd at the last game this season to show these girls that we notice, we care, and they matter to us. Geaux Cajuns!

God Bless.

[RaginFan2]

Good point! Congrats to the women so far this season. They have come a long way since the program started a few years ago. Nice job, Coach Poggi!

[DaddyCajun]

When is there next game at home, who are they playing and the same question about the girl volleyball?

With your season tickets there is a punch card perseat for either sport!!

Support UL!!

DaddyCajun!!

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UL begins three-match road trip Friday

STILLWATER, Okla. – Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns will face their toughest non-conference opponent of the season when they take on defending Big 12 Conference tournament champion Oklahoma State here Friday in a 7 p.m. match at the Cowgirl Soccer Complex.

Louisiana (4-2-1) enters Friday’s contest riding a three-match winning streak which includes three home shutouts against Louisiana Tech, Mississippi Valley State and Nicholls State.

Oklahoma State (7-0-1) has a 12-match home unbeaten streak on the line dating back to November 1, 2002, entering Friday night’s non-conference affair.

In their last meeting during the 2002 season, the Cowgirls handed the Cajuns a 2-0 loss in Stillwater.

Through seven matches this season, the Cajuns are led by sophomore midfielder Rose Clemensen and freshman goalkeeper Kristen Malen. Clemensen leads all Cajun scorers with eight points (three goals, two assists), while Malen (4-1-1) has allowed only three goals in 500-plus minutes between the posts.

Following Friday’s match against the Cowgirls, Louisiana will travel to Tulsa, Okla., to face the Golden Hurricane of the University of Tulsa in a 10 a.m. match. The Cajuns will close out their three-match road trip Friday, Oct. 1, when they open Sun Belt Conference play at South Alabama.

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MOBILE, Ala. – Louisiana’s LAdy Cajuns soccer team will look for its first-ever Sun Belt Conference opening win here Friday when it faces the South Alabama Jaguars in a 7 p.m. match at the Cage.

Louisiana (4-4-1) enters Friday night’s match on a two-match losing streak, while South Alabama (6-2) has won five of its last six matches.

Last weekend, UL dropped a 6-1 decision at defending Big 12 Conference tournament champion Oklahoma State on Friday and a 2-1 overtime heartbreaker at Tulsa.


Colleen Henry scored the Cajuns’ only goal against the Cowgirls, while Lotte Rasmussen tallied the equalizer that ultimately sent the match against the Golden Hurricane to overtime.

The Cajuns are 0-3-1 all-time against the Jaguars. The Cajuns have scored only one goal in their four meetings, with the lone goal coming from Melissa Barger in last season’s 3-1 loss at Cajun Field.

UL is 4-10-2 in Sun Belt Conference road matches.

Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns return to action Thursday, Oct. 7, when they host Oral Roberts at Cajun Field in the final non-conference match of the season. Match time is set for 7 p.m.

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MOBILE, Ala. — University of Louisiana’s LAdy Cajuns soccer team will look for its first-ever Sun Belt Conference opening win here today when it faces the South Alabama Jaguars in a 7 p.m. match at the Cage.

UL (4-4-1) enters tonight’s match on a two-match losing streak, while South Alabama (6-2) has won five of its last six matches.

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Louisiana returns to Sun Belt Conference play Sunday against Florida International at Cajun Field

LOUISIANA La. – Louisiana’s Lady Cajun soccer team will host Oral Roberts University in its final non-conference match of the season here Thursday at Cajun Field. Match time is set for 7 p.m.

Louisiana (4-4-2, 1-0 Sun Belt) enters the mid-week match on a three-match winless streak. In their last match, the Cajuns tied 1-1 with South Alabama in their Sun Belt Conference opener.

The Lady Cajuns are 3-0 at Cajun Field this season, having outscored their opponents 13-0. UL Lafayette has held four of their last six opponents at Cajun Field scoreless.

The last time an opponent scored against the Cajuns at Cajun Field was Middle Tennessee on Nov. 2, 2003. The Blue Raiders defeated the Cajuns 4-0.

Oral Roberts (8-3, 1-0 Mid-Con), ranked 14th in the latest Soccer Buzz Central Region poll, has posted seven shutouts in 2004. The Golden Eagles have won their last two matches, including a decisive 4-0 victory over Southern Utah on Oct. 3.

In their only meeting, UL defeated the Golden Eagles 2-1 in Tulsa, Okla., in 2002.

Following Thursday night’s match, Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns will return to action Sunday when they host Sun Belt Conference foe Florida International in a 12 p.m. match at Cajun Field.

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University of Louisiana wins two straight matches over FIU

LOUISIANA La. – Sherryl Owens’ header in the 64th minute was the difference as Louisiana’s Lady Cajuns soccer team defeated Florida International 2-0 here Sunday in a physical match plagued by intermittent rain at Cajun Field.

The goal by Owens, which was the first of the season and only the second of her career, also snapped the Cajuns’ 200-plus minute scoreless draught dating back to the Cajuns’ 1-1 tie at South Alabama on Oct. 1.

Freshman Kristina Nadolski’s goal in the 83rd minute added insurance and gave the Cajuns’ the decisive victory.

“Kristina’s goal gave us some breathing room and those are the kind of goals that a good team scores to salt away a victory,” Louisiana head coach Dave Poggi said.

Freshman Mette Olesen assisted on both goals to increase her season total to six.

“Mette created opportunities for us today and picked up the workload which was a big reason for our success today,” Poggi said.

UL (5-5-2, 1-0-1 Sun Belt) held the Golden Panthers (4-8-0, 2-2-0 Sun Belt) scoreless in the first half. The Cajuns have held four of their five opponents scoreless at Cajun Field this season.

“I thought Sherryl Owens did a great job shutting down Janessa Taddei (FIU #10). Sherryl blanketed her the entire match and didn’t give her very many chances to create opportunities (for FIU).

“Sherryl’s play was key,” Poggi added. “We also put better pressure on FIU than we did against Oral Roberts on Thursday. By doing that, we disrupted their (FIU’s) flow.”

The win improves the Cajuns’ 2004 season home record to 4-1, which is their best single-season home record in school history. Sunday’s match was also the last home match at Cajun Field this season. A scheduling conflict Homecoming weekend has forced two home matches to be moved to Lake Charles.

FIU was issued three yellow cards during the match, including two issued in a four-minute span in the second half. UL Lafayette was also issued a yellow card in the second half.

“Conference matches at this stage of the season are crucial,” Poggi continued. “If you don’t show up to play, you have no chance of winning.”

“The conference race is really becoming interesting,” Poggi said. “It looks as if it will come down to the wire and we have to prepare ourselves for this weekend’s trip to Arkansas.”

Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns return to action Friday, Oct. 15, when they travel to Jonesboro, Ark., to face Arkansas State in a 4 p.m. Sun Belt Conference match.

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