LAKE CHARLES- McNeese Women's Soccer (0-0-0) will officially kick off the 2021 season on Thursday with a match against the Tigers of Jackson State (0-0-0) at Cowgirl Field at 6 p.m. CT.

All fans are encouraged to come out and support the Cowgirls. Admission is free. 

Series History
The Cowgirls hold a 5-1 advantage over the Tigers in all-time wins. The most recent match between the two programs was a 2-0 McNeese victory on September 13, 2019, in Lake Charles.  

2021 Spring Season 
The Cowgirls finished the season with a 3-7-1 record in an abbreviated 11-game slate. Six of seven losses were by one goal. 

Returnees 
The Cowgirls return the majority of last season's core, including preseason All-SLC nominees: senior forward and three-time All-SLC recipient Havana Johnson on the first team. Senior midfielder Anna Watson, senior defender Keely Morrow, and sophomore forward Magalie Depot were selected to the second team. 

Senior captain and SLC Goalkeeper of the year as a freshman (2017) Emma Roccaforte and captain Alexis Miller provide the team with veteran stability.

New Faces for the Cowgirls 
The team also has transfers who are expected to make an impact in LSU transfer Cassandra Romero, Seattle University transfer Kelsey Crosby, and Central Michigan transfer Abbi Morrell. Six freshmen are also new to the team (Karissa Illingworth, Kiley Jones, Jackie Kelly, Kaile Kukaua, Morgan Schooley, and Amanda Whiting.)

Stay Connected
As a part of "Social Media Night," students and fans should follow McNeese Soccer on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

All posts from Thursday's match should tag @McNeeseSoccer on the platform you post from for a chance to win various prizes. 

Those who are unable to attend can watch the game via our streaming platform here and live stats can be found here as well. 

Next Match 
"Sweet Sunday" Match against Houston - 6 PM - Cowgirl Field - August 22

2021 MCNEESE WOMEN'S SOCCER SCHEDULE

AUG. 19            JACKSON STATE                        
AUG. 22            HOUSTON                                     
AUG. 27            LOUISIANA TECH         
Aug.  29             at Sam Houston                  
AUG. 31            SOUTHERN 
SEPT. 3             ALCORN STATE             
Sept. 5               at Priarie View                     
SEPT. 10           *NICHOLLS                      
SEPT. 12           * SOUTHEASTERN LA.
Sept. 17             *at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi                 
Sept. 19             *at Incarnate Word                         
Sept. 23             *at Houston Baptist            
SEPT. 26           *NORTHWESTERN STATE                              
Oct. 8                 *at Southeastern La.           
Oct. 10               *at Nicholls
OCT. 15            *INCARNATE WORD 
OCT. 17            *TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI 
OCT. 22            * HOUSTON BAPTIST               
Oct. 29               *at Northwestern State
NOV. 3-7           SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT (CORPUS CHRISTI, TX.)    

*-Southland Conference Game