TEXARKANA, Texas – The Louisiana State University of Alexandria women's soccer team takes on Xavier University (La.) in the Red River Athletic Conference Championship Final.
"We know we're in for a real battle on Thursday," LSUA Head Coach
Mark Hammond said. "There is a lot to play for with a trophy and a place in the national tournament on offer. We set our goals at the start of the season and this is where we want to be. We know how talented and well-coached Xavier are but we're in good form and are confident we can finish the job."
It is the second straight year the Generals have appeared in the final. They claimed the RRAC Championship title in 2023 with a 1-0 victory over LSU Shreveport. The Generals went through Xavier (La.) in the semifinals with a 2-0 victory.
"We've had a strong presence in the tournament reaching the final three years in a row," Hammond added. "Obviously, every year is different but we'll be pulling from past experience to help the players in the squad who are experiencing the tournament for the first time to help them settle in. A lot of this squad have been here before and I know having that experience helps."
SCOUTING XAVIER (La.)
Three-seed Xavier took down six-seed Houston-Victoria, 4-1, in the Quarterfinals before claiming a 2-1 victory over Two-seed Louisiana Christian, 2-1, in the Semifinals.
Crislyn Gregory and Samara Roper scored for the Gold Nuggets against the Wildcats in the semis. Gregory, Chloe Spencer, Roper, and Faye Butterworth tallied goals in the quarterfinal.
Roper leads the Gold Nuggets with 17 goals and five assists for 39 points. Luci Schroeder is tied for the team lead with 39 points. She has recorded 12 goals and a team-high 15 assists. XULA has scored 29 goals on the season from 18 different players.
Theresa Wiesiolek has made 16 starts in goal for Xavier (La.). She has allowed just 14 goals and made 49 saves. She has registered eight clean sheets and a goals against average of 0.94.
REGULAR SEASON MEETING
A 77
th minute goal from
Hille Baumfalk was the only offense on October 31, in Metairie, La.
XULA fired 22 shots, six of which were on goal. LSUA had only eight shots, five on goa.
Victoria Weber made six saves to earn the win and clean sheet.
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The 2024 RRAC Championship semifinals and final are hosted by Texas A&M-Texarkana. Matches will be played at Eagle Field (7101 University Ave, Texarkana, TX 75503).
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