HAMMOND, La. – The ULM soccer program dropped its first game of the season to Southeastern Louisiana 4-0 in a game that featured a pivotal 118-minute lightning delay on Friday at the Southeastern Soccer Complex. The game was then called after 78 minutes.
The Warhawks (4-1) trailed 2-0 at half when they came out in total control, firing on all cylinders. With ULM's momentum reaching its pinnacle, lightning struck forcing the student-athletes to evacuate the field and head indoors for shelter.
The game started at 4:00 p.m. and at 5:08 p.m. it was halted with 36 minutes remaining in the second half. At 7:06 p.m., the teams took the field again and SLU (5-0) re-gained all the momentum and scored two more. Bri Singh paved the way for the Lady Lions with a pair of goals.
A game must reach at least 70 minutes or else it is declared "No Contest."
The Warhawks registered nine shots in the game from nine different student-athletes including five on net. Freshman goalkeeper Samantha Moreno (1-1) made six saves after earning the start. On defense, sophomore Cameron Stoker played the whole way.
ULM will close out the weekend on Sunday with a game against Nicholls State at 1:00 p.m. at the Nicholls Soccer Complex. It will play its regular season home opener on Friday, Sept. 12 when it hosts Stephen F. Austin at 4:00 p.m. at the ULM Soccer Complex.
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NOTES
NCAA Soccer 2014 and 2015 Rules and Interpretations, Rule 7.6 states:
“Once a game has been started and suspended, it must be restarted no later than three hours after the actual start time unless mutually agreed upon by the teams or determined by the governing sports authority.
For example, a game begun at 2 p.m., if interrupted, shall be suspended if it cannot be resumed before 5 p.m. unless mutually agreed upon before the game or by conference policy.”
