LAKE CHARLES – McNeese Cowgirl soccer (7-5-1, 2-1-1 SLC) picked up its first tie of the season Friday night, playing to a scoreless draw against Nicholls (3-3-6, 1-0-3 SLC). Despite the tie, McNeese remains near the top of the Southland Conference standings.
McNeese dominated on the offensive attack throughout the game, out shooting the Colonels by a 22-7 advantage, 16 of those in the second half, and a 9-5 edge in shots on goal.
Friday's result marked just the third tie between the two programs in series history and McNeese's first scoreless tie since Sept. 5, 2021, at Prairie View A&M. The last tie between McNeese and Nicholls came in 2004 in Thibodaux, ending in a 1-1 draw.
Freshman
Isabella Baltov led the Cowgirls' offensive attack with five shots, all on goal, while the Nicholls goalkeeper recorded nine saves to help keep McNeese off the scoreboard. McNeese also had an opportunity to take the lead in the second half with a penalty kick but was unable to convert.
Physicality played a major role throughout the contest, as the two teams combined for 24 fouls, including 16 in the second half.
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Next Up
McNeese will return to action Thursday, Oct. 8, when it travels to Edinburg, Texas, to take on the UTRGV Vaqueros. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will be streamed live on ESPN+.
