LAFAYETTE, La. – Four unanswered goals for the Texas State soccer team snapped a three-match losing skid as the Bobcats pulled away with a 4-2 victory against UL Lafayette Friday evening. Texas State improves to 9-5 overall and 3-3 in Sun Belt Conference play.
 
Several firsts happened for the Bobcats Friday evening as Lynsey Curry recorded a career-high five points and Skylar Vanover-Hallmark recorded her first-ever collegiate goal to build upon the Texas State lead.
 
After two early goals by the Ragin' Cajuns, Curry capitalized late in the first, twice, to tie up the match before intermission. Curry's two goals match her career-high for goals scored in a contest. She now has recorded eight goals this season, marking the most-ever in a season while at Texas State.
 
Maddie Nichols scored what proved to be the game-winner in the 65^th minute for her first goal this season. Nichols received a pass from Curry inside the box and ultimately beat the keeper in on the left side. With the assist, Curry achieved five points for the first time in her career.
 
A goal in the 84^th minute by Vanover-Hallmark sealed the deal for the 'Cats all while granting the freshman her first collegiate goal. Lauren Prater was credited with Vanover-Hallmark's assist as she passed it in to her from the right side of the box.
 
The victory for the 'Cats moves them back to .500 in conference play and marked the first time that Texas State had defeated UL Lafayette at the Ragin' Cajun Soccer Complex.
 
Texas State finished the contest with 20 shots compared to just 10 allowed by UL Lafayette. The Bobcats also notched five corners, all in the first half, compared to just one by the Ragin' Cajuns. Senior goalkeeper Caitlynn Rinehart recorded two saves in the victory.
 
The Bobcats will now head to Monroe, La. for the final regular season road match against UL Monroe. Kick-off against the Warhawks is scheduled for 1 p.m. For more information on the Texas State Soccer team, go online to www.txstatebobcats.com, Facebook (Texas State Soccer) or Twitter (@TxStateSoccer).