HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University women's soccer team will travel to Stephen F. Austin Thursday at 7 p.m. at the SFA Soccer Field.
Southeastern (6-6-2, 2-3-1 SLC) will make the trip to Nacogdoches, Texas against Stephen F. Austin (4-11, 1-5 SLC) for its lone Southland Conference match of the week. The Lions match against the SFA will be televised on ESPN+ and live stats, provided by the host, can be accessed on the women's soccer schedule page at www.LionSports.net.
SLU will look to extend its winning streak with momentum on the road in the latter half of league action. Southeastern closed out week four of conference play 1-1 after a draw against HCU and a 1-0 victory over UTRGV at home. Sophomore Daniella Muro recorded her first career goal with the green and gold in its 1-1 tie against HCU on the road while senior Brooke Opferman found the back of the net for the game winner against the Vaqueros at home.
The Lions have recorded 21 goals so far this season led by sophomore Alexandra Knight with a season-high seven goals alongside Opferman following up with five goals. Knight stands sixth in the conference in goals and goals per game while senior Ella Quinlan has scored two goals this season. Junior Charlotte Lewis ranks third in the league in shots (44) and shots per game (3.14). Senior goalkeeper Kendall Curran ties for third in the conference in shutouts combined (1) and fourth in shutouts (2).
Stephen F. Austin will look to snap its five-match losing streak after suffering a 2-1 loss against Nicholls and Lamar to close out the week. The Ladyjacks stand 3-4 at home so far this season, recording 25 goals, 78 shots on goal and 180 shots. Sophomore Alyce Chappelle leads Stephen F. Austin in scoring with seven goals, two game winners and one assist.
Lucie Platt and Savanna Oberholtzer follow up with four goals apiece while Platt and Amélie Prié tie to lead with three assists. Sophomore goalkeeper Brandi Musser handles the majority of the responsibilities in the net for the Ladyjacks with 62 saves and a 2.51 goals against average.
Following Thursday's match, SLU will return to Hammond, America for a two match home stretch against Northwestern State Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. before also hosting Lamar Sunday, Oct. 25 for Senior Day. Both matches will be streamed on ESPN+.
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