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Soccer Takes Down Alumni, 5-3
www.ragincajuns.com – In a friendly exhibition match, Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns women’s soccer team was able to outscore the Cajuns alumni, 5-3, on Saturday at the Ragin’ Cajuns Track and Soccer Facility.
Delaina McGee led the way for the current roster scoring three goals on four shots. The Cajuns were able to jump out to an early lead after Jordan Blevins found the back of the net at the 9:39 mark. McGee scored her first goal minutes later at 13:12 and Allison Baker was credited with the assist. The alumni squad cut into the lead after Stephanie Lynch scored off an assist by Ainsley Breaux at 20:10. But the Cajuns increased their lead to 3-1 when Carligh Martin set up Chelsea Balestra at the 28:55 mark. UL’s all-time leading scorer, Callie Oliver drew the alumni to within one with a goal off a corner kick by Lindsay Webb at 42:15. McGee would open up the second half with her second goal on the day on an assist by Kelli Jestes at 49:13 for a 4-2 lead. Ashley Delahoussaye scored for the alumni at 73:53 before the Cajuns sealed the win with McGee’s third goal at 76:19. As a team, UL tallied 29 shots with 16 shots on goal. The alumni mustered 11 shots and five shots on goal. The Ragin’ Cajuns will officially start the 2009 season with a match against McNeese State on Friday at 7 p.m. at the Ragin’ Cajuns Track and Soccer Facility.
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