The Lady Lions picked up their fourth win of the season in their first conference matchup against McNeese State. The night was also special because it was the Lady Lion’s Faculty Appreciation Night. David Faucheux, Chris Bentley, Ron Traylor and Christine Mitchell were all invited by the players to attend Friday night’s game.
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Senior forward and midfielder Casey Peacock scored her first two goals since her injuries in the Lady Lions second conference game of the season. The Lady Lions defeated the McNeese State Cowgirls 3-1 last Friday in Strawberry Stadium on Faculty Appreciation Night. The win brings the Lady Lions record to 4-4-1.
“We played a very good first half with keeping the ball out of the defensive third, scored a goal about fifteen minutes in and that really set the tone for the first half,” said Head Coach Blake Hornbuckle. “They came at us in the second half which we knew was going to happen. They put a lot of pressure on us. We were able to pick a lot of the second balls and generated that into a couple of opportunities to finish and we really did.”
Peacock suffered two injuries in the past. One in 2014 and another in 2015 that kept her out both seasons. Peacock scored two goals in the second half and clinched the victory for the Lady Lions.
“It’s really big for me,” said Peacock. “I haven’t had the best non-conference stretch so far. I’m still trying to get back into the swing of things, but this is huge for me and my confidence. For my team to believe me and my coaches and all that. It’s been three years so it feels really good.”
Her last goal was made on Sept. 27, 2013 against Incarnate Word in a 2-0 victory. Coach Hornbuckle believes that Peacock is in the right position to produce offensively.
“She can be productive in many roles on the field,” said Hornbuckle. “But, up top is where she really makes a mark. I think that’s a great place for Casey on the field.”
Senior midfielder and forward Amber Lasher scored the first goal of the game and her first of the season in the first half from an assist by Peacock. Senior defender Katie Noonan had one assist as well as sophomore midfielders and forwards Sofia Olsson and Vanessa Arzaluz.
“It’s a really big win,” said Peacock. “It’s our first conference win. This separates us a lot from the other teams in the conference and McNeese is always a big rival so it’s even more special.”
Senior goalkeeper Hope Sabadash recorded eight saves. The defense was a big part in why the Lions defeated the Cowgirls in the second half.
“It’s a bend but don’t break mentality,” said Hornbuckle. “Sometimes strange things can happen in games to where against the run of play you can give up a goal with one chance. You always want to make sure that you learn from what you’re doing and let it process that into execution on the field.”
The Lady Lions prepare for a two conference road game stretch as they face Incarnate Word this Friday in San Antonio, Texas.
“We’re just going to have to come out and work to get better again for the next game,” said Hornbuckle.
The Lady Lions picked up their fourth win of the season in their first conference matchup against McNeese State. The night was also special because it was the Lady Lion’s Faculty Appreciation Night. David Faucheux, Chris Bentley, Ron Traylor and Christine Mitchell were all invited by the players to attend Friday night’s game.
The Lion's Roar/Elizabeth Brown
The Lady Lions picked up their fourth win of the season in their first conference matchup against McNeese State. The night was also special because it was the Lady Lion’s Faculty Appreciation Night. David Faucheux, Chris Bentley, Ron Traylor and Christine Mitchell were all invited by the players to attend Friday night’s game.
The Lion's Roar/Elizabeth Brown
Faculty memebers were invited by players to attend the game for their Faculty Appreciation Night. History instructor Ron Traylor, English instructor Dr. Christine Mitchell, Assistant to the Athletic Director/Lifeskills and Academic Liaison Chris Bentley and business instructor David Faucheux were in attendance.