LAFAYETTE, La. - The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs wrapped up its two-game road trip with a 0-0 tie against UL-Lafayette at at the Home Bank Soccer & Track Complex on Sunday night thanks to an impressive 10-save night from goalkeeper Sarah Melén. 
In a defensive battle, Tech recorded seven shots, while ULL produced 20 including 10 shots on goal. 

"I think we are looking for our identity as a team, and we just have to find a way to breakthrough upfront and score," said Head Coach Steve Voltz. 

Defender Dakato Merino and midfielder Taylor Cassidy led Tech in shots with two a piece. Forwards Avery Kyle, Kyra Taylor, and Maeva Costenaro also had shots against ULL although none of them were able to find the back of the net for the Bulldogs. 

Freshmen Annie Meador and Mary Helen Burford played the full 90 minutes for Tech on the back line, while Olivia Ewing saw 28 minutes. 

"It was a gutsy performance for our girls tonight, with three freshmen playing on the back line while two played the full 90," Voltz said. 

Melén played lights out in her debut with the Bulldogs, stopping eight shots including a pair from point-blank range. 

UP NEXT
Louisiana Tech will be at Robert Mack Caruthers Field in its home opener against South Alabama on Thursday, August 22. The contest will be televised on ESPN+ and will start at 7 p.m.

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