LAKE CHARLES, La. – McNeese Soccer fell 1-0 to Tarleton State on a late goal in the lone exhibition of the 2024 campaign in a three-period battle Sunday night at Cowgirl Field.
 
Score: Tarleton State 1, McNeese 0
Location: Cowgirl Field (Lake Charles, La.)
Records: Unaffected. McNeese 0-0-0, Tarleton State 0-0-0
 
The Pitch Side:
• McNeese attempted nine shots with four on goal during the match.
• Jackie Kelly (senior) saw 60 minutes of action in the net, allowing the lone goal of the night with freshman Shannon Dempsey earning net time.
• Five freshmen started the match for the Pokes.
• Eleven newcomers played on the pitch for the first time donning the gold.
• Those taking a shot on goal were Dom Ducal (junior), Morgan Fiedler (sophomore), Ellis Hosch (sophomore), and Salma Elhaimer (junior).
• Elhaimer attempted the most shots with three for the Pokes.
 
How It Happened:
• The match was split into three 30-minute periods with eight minutes between each.
• The Cowgirls and Texans remained tied nil-nil after the first two 30-minute periods.
• The Pokes attempted four shots in the first 30 minutes of action.
• In the 63^rd minute of action, Kimberley Hjálmarsdóttir earned the lone goal of the match, assisted by Reegan Wagg.
• Three shots were attempted by the Pokes following the goal in an effort to tie the score.
 
Next up: McNeese is preparing for a Blue and Gold Scrimmage to be held on August 10 with the time to be determined.