MONROE, La. – In the most goals over the Cajuns since 2021, the ULM Warhawks (5-10-2, 2-5-1 Sun Belt) took the win over the UL-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns (9-5-3, 3-3-2 Sun Belt) in a 3-1 contest in Monroe. This extends ULM's unbeaten streak over the Cajuns to four.
An early save for
Jen Handy gave way to a Warhawk-heavy contest. After a yellow card was handed to Madelyn Linenkugel, it was a free kick from
Ines de Lope Casanova that gave way to an own-goal from the Cajuns. ULM captured the lead in the 12
th minute, as the visitors worked to even the score and erase their error. The opportunity came just three minutes later, when Miki Kurihara's free kick curved past Handy for the equalizer.
ULM's
Anna Roldaan captured a yellow card in the 21
st minute, the Warhawks' only card to ULL's two. The Warhawks made quick work to defend their side of the pitch, also fighting offensively to break the draw. But neither team could step up in the first half, leaving the teams knotted at one goal apiece.
Corner kicks and early shots kept the ball in possession of ULM as the second half began, fouls beginning to create opportunities for the home team. The Cajuns recorded nine fouls to ULM's eight. In the 52
nd minute, a pass from Jade Bowé allowed for de Lope to score her sixth goal of the season, remaining as ULM's leading scorer in 2026. Bowé earned her second career assist and first at ULM.
Continuing to battle from behind, the Cajuns worked to find another tie ball. But ULM's defense, paired with six saves from Handy, prevented any additional scores from the opponent. Following a second yellow card for ULL in the 73
rdminute, another foul came for the Cajuns, as
Amy Sharkey took her second penalty kick of the season. Sharkey earned her fourth goal of the season, remaining perfect in penalty kicks.
ULL tried to make quick work to chip at the lead, but to no avail, as the Warhawks claimed the 3-1 victory.
De Lope led the Warhawks with four shots on the day, two on target.
Charli Harris was close behind with two shots in the contest. Handy saw all 90 minutes in goal with one goal allowed and six saves.
ULM will be back in action on the road, facing South Alabama on Sunday (Oct. 25). Kickoff against the Jaguars is slated for 1 p.m.
