Louisiana beat Arkansas State 2-1 to finish the regular season with a school-record 11 wins. Freshman Madelyn Linenkugel scored the winner in the 88th minute, sending the No. 6-seeded Ragin’ Cajuns into the Sun Belt tournament with momentum.

By the Numbers
  • Louisiana finished 11-5-3 overall and 5-3-2 in Sun Belt play.
  • The team set a single-season record with 32 assists.
  • Goalkeeper Natalie Mayes tied the program record with her 24th career win.
Yes, But

Arkansas State leveled the match in the 66th minute, but Louisiana responded late. The Cajuns also had only an 8-7 edge in shots, making Linenkugel’s late finish decisive.

State of Play
  • Louisiana earned the No. 6 seed in the Sun Belt Conference tournament.
  • The Cajuns are set to face No. 3 seed App State in the opening round on Nov. 9 in Foley, Alabama.
Bottom Line

A record-setting regular season gives Louisiana a strong platform, but the next test is immediate: a win-or-go-home tournament opener against App State.