Box Score THIBODAUX, La. - Louisiana Tech opens up the 2024 season with a tie against Nicholls. The Bulldogs took 16 shots with eight shots on goal but could not connect and forced a 0-0 tie against Nicholls in Thibodaux.

In the first half, Tech had taken six shots and came away with four corners against Nicholls. Team Captain Avery Kyle and forward Kyra Taylor combined for six shots for Tech. Sophomore Taylor had one lone shot on goal that was saved by the Nicholls's goalkeeper Megan Cook in the 78th minute. 

Freshman Maeva Costnerao had two shots in her first game as a Bulldog. Costnerao's shots came in the 52nd and 63rd minute and were saved by Nicholls's goalkeeper. Freshmen Taylor Cassidy and Olivia Ewing contributed to LA Tech's shot total, getting their first collegiate shots in the contest.

Tech Head Coach Steve Volts on the freshmen stepping up:

"I think we did good starting new players, especially with two freshmen defenders and our young players stepping up in their new roles," stated Voltz. 

 Fifth-year players Kalli Matlock and Tomoyo Kuroyanagui put up shots in the contest. Kuroyanagui's shot was saved by the keeper in the low center of the goal, and Matlock's shot missed high over the goal. 

Tech had 12 shots taken outside the box while having four in the box. Goalkeeper Cadence Rutledge saw two shots and earned herself a save in her Bulldog debut. 

"We dominated the game with shots, but we need to be forceful in the attacking third. I thought we were too careless with our chances today while at this level, you simply cannot be," Voltz emphasized. 

Tech was initially supposed to play on Thursday, but due to weather in the area, the game against Nicholls was scheduled for Friday morning.

UP NEXT 
Louisiana Tech will travel to Lafayette to face ULL on Sunday, August 18, at 7 PM. Sunday's contest against ULL is to be televised on ESPN+. 

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