BEAUMONT, Texas - Following a breakout performance against Tarleton, Lamar University returns back to the LU Soccer Complex looking for their first home victory of the season. The Cardinals will be hosting Southern University at 7:00 p.m.

Previously on LU Soccer 23
LU broke out with three second half goals in their win against Tarleton. LU took 14 shots while holding the Texans to without any. Cariel Ellis, Laura Linares, and Hollie Massey were each credited with a goal while Isela Ramirez and Rafiatu Alhassan dished out an assist.

Welcome to the No Shot Club
Sunday marked the third time in program history that LU held an opponent without a shot throughout the match. The first two times occurred in LU's inaugural season in 2007 as the Cardinals did so in matches against Northern Arizona (9/2/07) and Rice (9/28/07). The closest LU came to holding an opponent to zero shots in between 2007 and 2023 was on September 13, 2019 when the Cardinals held Texas Southern to just one shot.

History vs. Southern
The Cardinals are 6-0 all-time against the Jaguars with the last match being played in 2018. To this point, LU has outscored SU 26-0 in the six meetings combined.

A Warning to the Southland?
After opening the season with three straight losses, the Jaguars got their first win of the season by defeating Southland Conference member Southeastern La., 1-0. Gia Johnson scored the only goal in the 73rd minute while goalkeeper Sydney Bellamy made 10 saves of the 15 shots she faced from the Lions.

Meet the Lady Jaguars
SU is currently 1-3 after their 1-0 win over SLU. Johnson is one of two Jaguars to have a goal alongside Iyanla Bailey-Williams. Taylor Henry and Lauryn Oliver each have an assist this season to date. Belamy has a goals against average of 3.75, but a save percentage of .675.

Next Up For LU
LU makes their next road trip to Lafayette, La., to meet up with the Ragin' Cajuns of Louisiana. This contest will start at 5:00 p.m.
 

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