LAKE CHARLES – Following a two-game swing on the road, the McNeese women's soccer team returns home Friday night to take on Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in Southland Conference action at Cowgirl Field with the match set to begin at 7 p.m.
 
McNeese (3-6-1, 1-2 SLC) enters Friday's contest following a loss at Sam Houston State this past Sunday. The loss was a bitter one for the Cowgirls who surrendered four unanswered goals eventually giving up the 4-2 loss.
 
Sophomore sensation Savannah LaRicci netted her team-high fourth goal of the season in the match against the Bearkats. LaRicci has also recorded an assist and 28 shots.
 
The Islanders (2-4-2, 1-2 SLC) picked up their first league victory of the year on Sunday following a 2-0 shutout over Central Arkansas. AMCC has lost its first two conference road matches this season.
 
Leading the Islander offense is Aulona Velaj with a goal and two assists as well as seven shots on the year. Six total AMCC players have logged a goal this season.
 
The meeting will be only the second between the two teams with Texas A&M-Corpus Christi scoring a 1-0 double overtime over the Cowgirls in the inaugural match last season.
 
Fans who are unable to attend Sunday's match can follow the action by clicking on the Live Stats link under the soccer schedule on McNeeseSports.com.
 
In addition, fans can also get in-game updates as well as behind the scenes coverage of the Cowgirls by following @McNeeseSoccer on Twitter and by liking the McNeese Sports page on Facebook.
 
After battling the Islanders Friday night, McNeese will travel to take on Houston Baptist on Sunday. The match is set for a 1 o'clock start.