SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Looking to rebound after a season-opening loss, the McNeese soccer program (0-1-0) continues its road trip against UTSA (1-0-0) Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the West Park Athletics Complex.

"UTSA is a team that looks to pressure the ball over the field and they play a physical, direct style," said head coach Drew Fitzgerald. "It's another great opportunity to play a high-level program and we are excited about the challenge."

The meeting between the teams is the first since 2014 as Fitzgerald and UTSA's Derek Pittman meet for the first time as head coaches.

McNeese is coming off a loss to Texas State on Thursday where the team saw its lone goal scored by senior Rachel Young. The team held off the Bobcats for 70 minutes and had the lead for nearly 30 before Texas State scored three goals within just over three minutes.

Series Record
- Both teams have historically been evenly matched with the all-time record tied at 4-4-1.
- The last meeting between the squads was September 5, 2014 where UTSA edged out McNeese 4-3.
- The Cowgirls remain unbeaten at home against the Roadrunners but have only one victory on the road.
- McNeese last beat UTSA in 2008 at home 3-1.

McNeese Notes
- Rachel Young scored a goal for the Cowgirls against Texas State for the first goal of the season.
- Young and junior Cassandra Romero have each taken one shot on the net.
- 16 different players saw action on the pitch to start off the season.
- Three freshman participated at the collegiate level Thursday night.
- Jackie Kelly moved up to ninth in program history with 97 career saves after Thursday night.
- Young was one of three members of the team named to the All-SLC Second Team.

UTSA Notes
- The team defeated Central Arkansas 5-1 in the season opener at home.
- While taking 21 shots in the outing, UTSA only allowed Central Arkansas one shot.
- Against fellow Southland opponents, the Roadrunners won 2-1 over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and shutout UIW in a 3-0 victory.
- Three members of the team were named to the AAC watch list.