Louisiana's soccer team secured a strong 4-1 victory over Northwestern State, highlighted by Miku Kurihara's two penalty kick goals and first-time career goals from Kendal Green and Alexa Ferraro. The Cajuns now stand at 2-1-1 for the season, dominating the shot count 12-6 and improving their historical record against Northwestern State to 11-8-1. Goalie Natalie Mayes recorded a scoreless first half, while Ally Allen took over in the second half. This win marks a significant rebound for Louisiana after tough earlier matches this season.

By the Numbers
  • 4 goals scored by Louisiana against Northwestern State.
  • 2 penalty kicks converted by Miku Kurihara, bringing her season total to 5 goals.
  • 1 assist from Kendal Green, marking her first career three-point match.
  • 12 total shots taken by Louisiana compared to 6 by Northwestern State.
State of Play
  • Louisiana is now 2-1-1 on the season.
  • Nicholls will be their next opponent at home on Thursday, at 7 p.m.
  • Northwestern State remains winless at 0-4-0, having struggled in prior matches this season.
What's Next

Louisiana will face Nicholls next, looking to build on their momentum and enhance their season record. The team aims to maintain its strong performance, especially with key players like Kurihara and Green on the rise.

Bottom Line

This match showcased Louisiana's offensive capabilities and defensive resilience, marking a promising trajectory for the team as they navigate through the season. Engaging local fans with free admission could further boost support.