LAKE CHARLES - McNeese's soccer program (3-4-2, 0-0-1 SLC) battled Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (3-4-3, 0-1-1 SLC) to a 1-1 draw after two late goals by each team at Cowgirl Field Friday night.

"I think the girls did a great job of sticking to the game plan, even when it was difficult in moments," said head coach Drew Fitzgerald. "I thought our group did a great job of staying organized."

A&M-Corpus Christi scored the first goal of the match in the 75th minute of play to break the scoreless streak for both teams.

The Cowgirls responded just moments later as senior Martine Ellefsen evened the tide with her first collegiate goal in the 78th minute of play.

McNeese takes to the road to face Nicholls Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m.

Notes
- McNeese outshot the Islanders 12-10 with five on goal.
- Jackie Kelly earned five saves in the performance.
- Ellefsen scored her first collegiate goal in her fourth season.
- Magalie Depot made her first appearance of the 2023 season.
- The tie marks the second draw in three weeks.
- McNeese collected seven corner kicks on the night.
- Four players stayed on the pitch for 90 minutes.