SAN ANTONIO - McNeese's soccer program (7-6-3, 4-2-2 SLC) fell to UIW (6-7-1, 3-5-0 SLC) 2-0 at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium Friday night.

"UIW played a good match and I thought we started a little flat but played our way into the game," said head coach Drew Fitzgerald. "I continue to be impressed with our team's willingness to compete regardless of circumstances."

UIW scored the first goal of the match in the 76th minute of play for a 1-0 advantage. In the final 63 seconds of play, the Cardinals scored once more for the 2-0 victory.

McNeese returns to action against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Sunday afternoon at Dr. Jack Dugan Soccer & Track Stadium.

Notes
- Jackie Kelly started the first half in the net and had three saves.
- Briana O'Dell made her seventh appearance of the season with three saves.
- The Cowgirls took seven shots in the performance with six on goal.
- Kaile Kukaua took three shots with all on target.
- Six players saw action in all 90 minutes of play.
- Kiana Kukaua is now seventh all-time in minutes played.