COLUMBIA, Ky. — The No. 19 Lindsey Wilson women's soccer team hosts archrival Campbellsville at 5 p.m. CT Thursday for Couch Night inside Walter S. Reuling Stadium.
The Blue Raiders enter the match following a thrilling, come-from-behind Mid-South Conference road victory over No. 22 Cumberland (Tenn.) on Friday, Oct. 2. Lindsey Wilson erased a 2-0 halftime deficit, storming back with three unanswered goals after the break to secure the win. Following a scoreless first 30 minutes, the Phoenix scored back-to-back goals in the 32nd and 33rd minutes to put Lindsey Wilson on its heels. In the second half, the Blue Raiders received two goals from
Ashiat Naluggwa in the 59th and 67th minutes to deadlock the game at 2-2.
Julia Marcolongo scored the game-winner in the 78th minute, assisted by
Ona Monserrat Baca.
As a team, Lindsey Wilson (6-3-1, 3-1-0 MSC) ranks third in the conference with 20 goals this season, averaging 18.3 shots-per-game. Naluggwa paces the Blue Raiders with seven goals, Monserrat Baca leads the team with three assists. Goalkeeper
Demi Serman ranks second in the MSC with a 1.06 goal-allowed average, and her .750 save percentage puts her at fourth among Mid-South goalkeepers.
Campbellsville enters the contest coming off a 4-0 victory over No. 6 Cumberlands (Ky.) on Thursday, Oct. 1. Fiona Jolly led the Tigers with two goals, while goalie Sydney Hall posted 10 saves. The performances earned Jolly and Hall the MSC Women's Soccer Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week honors, respectively. Hall was also tabbed the NAIA Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week.
The Tigers (8-1-2, 2-0-0 MSC) top the Mid-South Conference in goals with 50 and allow the fewest goals in conference with a 0.64 goals-allowed average. Julia Ogren and Jolly share the team lead with 10 goals apiece, while Laura Munoz's leads Campbellsville with four assists. Hall has been in net for all 11 of the Tigers' matches, posting a league-best 0.74 goals-allowed average and .829 save percentage.
All-time, the Blue Raiders dominant the series with a 30-3-1 advantage, including a 1-0 win at Campbellsville last season.
Thursday marks the final regular-season home match for women's soccer this season, serving as senior night. Lindsey Wilson Athletics will celebrate the senior student-athletes following the conclusion of the match.