BEAUMONT, Texas – McNeese soccer fell to Lamar 2-1 Sunday night at the LU Soccer Complex in a hard-fought battle through all 90 minutes on the pitch.
 
Score: Lamar 2, McNeese 1
Location: Beaumont, Texas • LU Soccer Complex
Records: McNeese 3-11-1 (0-5-1), Lamar 4-6-4 (2-2-2)
 
The Pitch Side:
• Karlyn Judge earned her first goal for the Cowgirls in the first period.
• Grace Denison was credited with her second assist of the season.
• Fourth time this season the Cowgirls went into the half tied with the opponent.
• Lamar out shot McNeese 11 to 9 with both squads being equal with seven shots on goal.
• McNeese took four corners to Lamar's one.
• Jackie Kelly earned five saves in the outing with Lamar tallying six.
 
How It Happened:
• Karlyn Judge gave the Pokes an early lead in the 25^th minute of action off an assist by Grace Denison.
• Lamar tied up the match at 34:52 on a goal by Isela Ramirez with the dish by Arely Alaniz.
• Lamar attempted six shots in the first half with McNeese taking four.
• At 61:52, Cena Carlson made a penalty kick goal to put the Cardinals up 2-1.
• Both teams attempted five shots in the latter half.
 
Up Next: McNeese remains on the road to challenge Texas A&M-Commerce Friday night at 6:30 p.m. in Commerce, Texas.