STATESBORO, Ga. – The Warhawks (10-2-3, 5-0-3 SBC) hit the road for the remainder of the regular season, facing Georgia Southern (2-9-5, 0-4-4 SBC) on Friday (Oct. 24) at 5 p.m. CT. After a successful season in the Sun Belt so far, ULM looks to finish the season strong.

SCOUTING THE EAGLES –

Georgia Southern is currently 2-9-5 on the season with an 0-4-4 conference record. The Eagles have claimed wins over Samford and Western Carolina in nonconference play, unable to capture a Sun Belt win so far. Most recently, Georgia Southern pulled a 2-2 draw at Coastal Carolina. Senior Bri Conley leads the team with four goals and 10 points. Goalkeeper Katie Oakley has claimed and averaging a conference-leading 5.5 saves per game.

UNBEATEN STREAK –

The Warhawks hold the Sun Belt's longest active undefeated streak with 11 matches, dating back to the 2-1 win over Little Rock on August 27. They have outscored opponents 22-9 during the run, with eight of their 22 goals scored by a different player. The Warhawks also remain unbeaten in Sun Belt play.

HOME SWEET HOME –

The Warhawks have concluded home play unbeaten at Brown Stadium for the full season with a 7-0-2 home record. ULM posted four clean sheets at home. The team has gone on a 10-match win streak at home, dating back to last season, becoming the longest home-win streak in program history. 

SERIES VS. GEORGIA SOUTHERN – 

This is the 10th meeting between the Eagles and the Warhawks, with Georgia Southern leading the series 7-1-1. The first meeting between the two teams was 2014, a 3-1 Georgia Southern win.  The Eagles currently hold a six-match unbeaten streak in the series, with five losses and a 1-1 draw  most recently in 2023. The Warhawks are on the hunt for their second win in the series, their first in Statesboro.

SET PIECES –

The Warhawks have been known to capitalize off set pieces this season, with 15 of the team's 30 goals coming off set pieces. ULM also leads the Sun Belt in corner kicks and is ranked 29th nationally, averaging 6.4 per game as they look for more scoring opportunities.

TRAILBLAISER –

Skylar Blaise has continued to lead the Warhawks and currently leads the Warhawks in multiple categories. The senior leads the conference in goals (11), ranking 14th in the NCAA. She has reached the record books in season goals, season points, career goals and career shots on goal to name a few. The senior also leads the conference in shot accuracy (.560) and has scored in each of the last four matches.

BANKING ON BJARNADOTTIR –

Margret Edda Bjarnadottir may be in her first season with ULM but is making her mark quickly. With nine assists this season, she is just two away from breaking the season assist record. Her assists also lead the Sun Belt, ranking fifth nationally. She averages 0.60 assists per game, placing her first in the conference and ninth in the NCAA. 

LAST TIME OUT –

MONROE, La. – The ULM soccer team reached new heights, defeating Troy in a 3-0 contest. Libby Holmes notched her first career brace for the lead in the 3-0 score. Ally Richardson had a two-assist day, Holmes also picking up an assist.

An early corner gave way to a shot attempt by Leane Commaret, but to no avail. Janne Van Brummelen and Sophia Youngman also got in on the action with shots. A third corner kick was called for ULM in the 33rd minute, Holmes catching the ball and assisting Blaise in her 11th goal of the season. Troy tried to swing the pendulum in their favor, a corner giving Isabella Hartofelis a chance, but goalkeeper Jen Handy picked up a save to prevent the tie. The ball fell back in favor of the Warhawks, a corner kick from Richardson giving Holmes the chance to net a header for the 2-0 score in the 39th minute. 

The ULM defense continued to prevent a score, anchored by Richardson, Strutton, Holmes and Youngman. As the clock began to run, the Warhawks converted yet another corner kick, Richardson getting it to Holmes yet again to secure the brace and 3-0 lead.

FOLLOW THE WARHAWKS –

Friday's match will be available for streaming on ESPN+. Live stats for the match will also be available. Links to live stats and video streams for all matches, when available, can be found at ULMWarhawks.com. 

LOOKING AHEAD –

ULM will hit the road for the regular season finale, next facing the Ragin' Cajuns on Wednesday (Oct. 29). Kickoff against the Cajuns is slated for 7 p.m. CT.