BEAUMONT, Texas – The Lamar University women's soccer program will look to extend its win streak when they travel to Abilene Christian on Friday, March 5^th for a Southland Conference matchup at Elmer Gray Stadium for a 7 p.m. CT kick off.
 
Leading the Big Red offense is redshirt senior Esther Okoronkwo who has tallied seven points on the hybrid season and recorded 13 shots on goal. Junior Hollie Massey helps tack onto the Cardinal offense as she ranks second on the team with five points on six shots. Sophomore Nicole Panis leads Lamar between the pipes with 371:22 minutes registered while making 25 stops on the year and posting two shutouts.
 
LAST TIME OUT: Led by two goals from Massey, the Cardinals defeated Houston Baptist in the I-10 showdown at the LU Soccer Complex on Sunday, February 28^th. Panis made five stops on the misty afternoon in Beaumont.

SERIES HISTORY: This will mark the 8^th meeting between the Cards and the Wildcats. In the last meeting, Lamar captured a 6-4 win over Abilene Christian that saw former standout Lucy Ashworth tally two goals and Okoronkwo net one goal and record two assists.

SCOUTING THE WILDCATS: Abilene Christian will head into Friday night's matchup with a 4-3-1 overall record and 0-1 in SLC play. The Wildcats are led by Natalie Wodka as she has tallied six points on three goals while Erin Smith leads ACU in between the pipes as she has recorded 762 minutes played with 27 saves.

UP NEXT: The Cardinals will travel to San Antonio, Texas to square off at Gayle & Tom Stadium against UIW with kick off set for 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 7^th.