Courtesy of LA Tech Athletic Communications
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs wrapped up its two-game road trip with a 0-0 tie against UL-Lafayette on Sunday night at the Home Bank Soccer & Track Complex behind an impressive eight-save night from goalkeeper Sarah Melén.
In a defensive battle, Tech (0-0-2) came away with seven shots, and ULL (1-0-1) produced 20, with 10 shots being on target.
“I think we are looking for our identity as a team, and we just have to find a way to breakthrough upfront and score,” said head coach Steve Voltz.
Defender Dakato Merino and midfielder Taylor Cassidy led Tech in shots with two apiece. Forwards Avery Kyle, Kyra Taylor, and Maeva Costenaro also registered shots against ULL but were unable to find the back of the net for LA Tech.
Freshmen Annie Meador and Mary Helen Burford each played the full 90 minutes for Tech on the back line, while Olivia Ewing saw 28 minutes.
“It was a gutsy performance for our girls tonight, with three freshmen playing on the back line while two played the full 90,” Voltz said.
Melén played lights out in her debut with the Bulldogs, facing eight shots on goal and stopping ULL from point-blank range twice.
Tech will be at Robert Mack Caruthers Field in its home opener against South Alabama on Thursday. The contest will be televised on ESPN+ and will start at 7 p.m.
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