CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas.- The #2 McNeese Cowgirls (13-4-2) will look to continue it's four game win-streak when they take on #3 Incarnate Word in the semi-final matchup of the 2021 Southland Conference Tournament on the campus of Texas A&M - Corpus Christi. The match will be streamed live on ESPN+.

The Rundown
Opponent: Incarnate Word (8-9-2)
Date: November 5th              
Site: Corpus Christi, TX.                
Time: 4 p.m. CT
ESPN+ / Live Stats

Setting The Scene:
The Cowgirls defeated #7 seeded Nicholls in the quarterfinal's this past Wednesday. A matchup the Pokes dominated (outshot Nicholls 16-1), senior defender and first-team SLC selection Keely Morrow connected on a header in the 31st minute that would prove to be the difference. Lake Charles native sophomore Jillian Bech also found the back of the net, while goalies Emma Roccaforte and Jackie Kelly combined for the shutout. Nicholls is coming off of a 4-0 victory over #6 seeded HBU. Kiki Lara's team features three first-team SLC selections Eve Clarkson, Isabella Beletic, and Sierra Wannamaker. 

Series History:
The Cowgirls hold the all-time advantage against the Cardinals with a 5-3-2 record. The teams split the season series each winning a game on each others home field.

The Stakes:
The Cowgirls are looking to reach their first Southland Conference Championship game since 2008, and their first NCAA Tournament appearance since their lone trip in 2006. 

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Next Game:
The winner of this match will play Sunday at 1 p.m. against the winner of Northwestern and Southeastern.
Southland Conference Tournament  (PDF)