BEAUMONT, Texas - After a dramatic win against Sam Houston on Thursday night, Lamar University's soccer team looks to make it two in a row as they will hit the road this Sunday to meet Grambling. The kickoff starts at 5:30 p.m. 

Previously on LU Soccer 23
The Cardinals needed an 89th minute goal to pull out the victory. It came courtesy of a cross from Arely Alaniz and took a fortunate bounce off of a Bearkats' defender before finding the open net. The Cardinals ended a 179-minute scoreless drought. Nicole Panis managed to get three saves in the win.

Firing on All Cylinders 
LU finished their win with 15 shots with four coming from Cariel Ellis and Hollie Massey. Alaniz had three shots in the victory while Rafiatu Alhassan, Maddie Janolo, Laura Linares, and Isela Ramirez each tallied one of their own. 

History vs. Grambling
In five meetings, LU is 3-1-1 all-time against the Tigers. Last time the two teams met was LU's season opener on August 19th, 2021. Big Red won 3-1 as they were only seven minutes away from a shutout. Isela Ramirez would score a goal and tally an assist in that game.

Meet the Tigers
Grambling is 2-2 following a 3-0 loss to Louisiana on Thursday night. They have scored four goals coming from Samantha Diaz, Sophia Lezizidis, Nia Harley, and Kayla Reed. Goalkeeper Madison Covey-Tyler has a goals against average of 0.86. 

Next Up For LU
The Cardinals return home to the LU Complex as they will open September with South Alabama on the first at 7:00 p.m.
 

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