CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - McNeese soccer (8-6-3, 5-2-2 SLC) claimed a hard-fought victory on the road against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (7-8-3, 4-5-1 SLC) 2-0 at Dr. Jack Dugan Soccer and Track Stadium Sunday afternoon.

"I'm proud of the team effort today," said head coach Drew Fitzgerald. "Always good to get a road win and this was an important one in terms of the standings. Kaile continues to find ways to impact winning and the back line fought hard to earn the shutout."

After playing a little over 61 minutes of scoreless action, the first goal of the afternoon was claimed by sophomore Alexis Theiler with a little help from Cassandra Romero.

The Kukaua sisters connected in the 65th minute of action as Kaile Kukaua put the ball in the net with an assist by Kiana Kukaua to give the Cowgirls a 2-0 lead.

In the victory, McNeese claimed its fifth shutout win of the 2023 campaign

McNeese returns home for its final regular season match of the season on October 27 against Texas A&M-Commerce at Cowgirl Field.

Notes
- After not having a career goal entering the season, Kaile Kukaua now leads the team in goals scored with six on the season.
- Alexis Theiler scored her third goal of the season in the outing.
- Kiana Kukaua earned her 13th career assist which ties her for fifth in McNeese history.
- Jackie Kelly has 18 career wins and nine shutouts, sitting third and fourth respectively in Cowgirl history.
- Kelly is tied for the fourth-most wins in a season with seven.
- The Cowgirls own a 5-0-0 record when scoring two goals.
- When scoring two or more goals, McNeese is 8-0-0.
- When tied at the half, the Cowgirls are 3-3-3.
- The Cowgirls are a perfect 6-0-0 when shutting out the other team.
- The blue and gold have scored 28 goals this season with 19 assists.