SAN MARCOS, Texas – Sophomore
Helen Alormenu headed in the match-tying goal late in the 75th minute as Texas State came back to claim a 1-1 draw with Louisiana on Sunday afternoon at the Bobcat Soccer Complex. With the result, the Bobcats are now undefeated in their last 14 home conference matches to set a new program record.
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The draw saw TXST move to 7-2-4 on the season and 4-0-2 in the Sun Belt Conference while the Ragin' Cajuns are now 5-4-4 overall and 2-1-3 in conference play.
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Alormenu led the Bobcats with three shots while
Mady Soumare and
Matsuri Tsutsui both took two attempts apiece. Louisiana held a 16-13 advantage in shot while Texas State put six of its attempts on frame compared to just three for the visitors.
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Brooklyn Escobar made two saves on the afternoon with one in each half.
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Soumare had a terrific opportunity late in the 11th minute on a through ball into the box. Her low, hard attempt was blocked by the goalkeeper as she timed her charging diving to block the shot.
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A stumble by a Bobcat defender allowed Carson Glenn to drive into the box. She got just enough room to send a low shot just inside the left post to put the Cajuns in front 1-0 early in the 14th minute.
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Halftime adjustments and formation changes led to more opportunities for Texas State. It wouldn't be until the team found the breakthrough late in the 75th minute.
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Alexis Montgomery passed the ball to
Victoria Meza, who took a couple of dribbles before sending a long ball into the box. Alormenu ran behind two defenders and headed the ball down. It bounced off the ground and into the right-side netting to the tie the match on her team leading fifth goal of the season.
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Only the Cajuns would put a shot on frame the rest of the match. That came from Glenn in the 88th minute that saw Escobar smother the low try.
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Next up for the Bobcats is a trip out East to take on Coastal Carolina. Next Sunday's contest is scheduled for a 6 p.m. CT kickoff.
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