Sunday, August 30
Nacogdoches, Texas
6 p.m.
Louisiana Tech University
2-2-1, 0-0-0
3
at
1
Stephen F. Austin
1-4-0, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| SFA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Soccer ‘Dogs Top Ladyjacks To Conclude Road Trip
8/30/2026 8:40:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Louisiana Tech secures their first win in Nacogdoches in program history.
NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Louisiana Tech closes out the month of August and their two-match road trip with a 3-1 win over Stephen F. Austin at the SFA Soccer Field in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Sunday's result marks the first time the Bulldogs (2-2-1) have consecutive road wins in non-conference play since the adjusted 2020-21 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is also the first victory for the 'Dogs in Nacogdoches in program history, entering the match with an 0-3 record when playing the Ladyjacks (1-4-0) on their home pitch.
The Bulldogs built a two-score lead that opened with a swift strike by Juliette Starck early in the fifth minute of the match, recording her first collegiate goal on an assist by Abby Hanton. The advantage was doubled with Madison Pensom's third goal of the season in the 31st minute on assists from Starck and Hanton. Starck delivered a pass to Hanton near the right side of the box, who crossed it in on the first touch to Pensom, who found the back of the net on her first touch.
Reagan Roberts added some insurance in the second half, scoring her second goal of the season and third of her career in the 54th minute from outside the penalty box following a crisp pass by Brielle Buchanan for her first assist as a Bulldog. It was the second LA Tech goal scored from outside the penalty area of the evening.
SFA cut into the deficit in the 65th minute, scoring on a cross that found the net after deflecting off of a LA Tech defender. A red card was given to the LA Tech side with just over 10 minutes left of play, forcing the Bulldogs to play with 10 players. However, the Soccer 'Dogs stood their ground and maintained the advantage.
LA Tech returns to Ruston to open up a three-match homestand, beginning with the McNeese Cowgirls on Thursday, September 3 at Robert Mack Caruthers Field. First touch of the match is set for 7 p.m. CT, and will be streamed on ESPN+.
Notables
Quotables
Head Coach Matt Lodge
"It was another gutsy performance. We scored early, and were on the front foot for a lot of the game. I think we could've scored a couple more, but we will take a win and move on. A missed penalty, an own goal, a red card--we did it all and still found a way to secure the win. Two great wins on the road this week against two good opponents, who both beat us last year. I'm very proud of my team and my staff, and we are excited to play back at home Thursday."
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Sunday's result marks the first time the Bulldogs (2-2-1) have consecutive road wins in non-conference play since the adjusted 2020-21 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is also the first victory for the 'Dogs in Nacogdoches in program history, entering the match with an 0-3 record when playing the Ladyjacks (1-4-0) on their home pitch.
The Bulldogs built a two-score lead that opened with a swift strike by Juliette Starck early in the fifth minute of the match, recording her first collegiate goal on an assist by Abby Hanton. The advantage was doubled with Madison Pensom's third goal of the season in the 31st minute on assists from Starck and Hanton. Starck delivered a pass to Hanton near the right side of the box, who crossed it in on the first touch to Pensom, who found the back of the net on her first touch.
Reagan Roberts added some insurance in the second half, scoring her second goal of the season and third of her career in the 54th minute from outside the penalty box following a crisp pass by Brielle Buchanan for her first assist as a Bulldog. It was the second LA Tech goal scored from outside the penalty area of the evening.
SFA cut into the deficit in the 65th minute, scoring on a cross that found the net after deflecting off of a LA Tech defender. A red card was given to the LA Tech side with just over 10 minutes left of play, forcing the Bulldogs to play with 10 players. However, the Soccer 'Dogs stood their ground and maintained the advantage.
LA Tech returns to Ruston to open up a three-match homestand, beginning with the McNeese Cowgirls on Thursday, September 3 at Robert Mack Caruthers Field. First touch of the match is set for 7 p.m. CT, and will be streamed on ESPN+.
Notables
- The Bulldogs have consecutive road wins in non-conference play for the first time since the adjusted 2020-21 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- It is also the first win for LA Tech over SFA when playing in Nacogdoches in program history (entered the match 0-3 when playing at SFA)
- It is the first time in 2026 the Bulldogs have multiple scores in the first half, and the first multi-goal lead at halftime since September 7, 2023 (led 4-1 vs. Nicholls at half, won 8-1)
- SFA's 18 shots are the most shots allowed in a LA Tech road win since the Bulldogs allowed 22 shots at New Mexico State (Oct. 11, 2025)
- Abby Hanton is the first Bulldog with assists in consecutive matches since Madison Pensom did so in 2025 (Aug. 17 vs. McNeese; Aug. 21 vs. UL-Lafayette)
- Reagan Roberts led the team with four shots (new career high), followed by Madison Pensom and Juliette Starck with three shots each
- Jane Neil, Ashley Leonhart, Peyton Wiseman and Avery Jacobs saw the pitch for the full 90, with Jacobs extending her streak to five contests of playing full time
- Mackenzie Lorkowski is the third freshman keeper since 2023 to register multiple wins in a single season (Emma Duguay – 4 in 2023; Ansley Ittel – 2 in 2025)
- Abby Hanton is the first Bulldog with multiple assists in the same match since Peyton Wiseman vs. UTEP (Sept. 19, 2025)
Quotables
Head Coach Matt Lodge
"It was another gutsy performance. We scored early, and were on the front foot for a lot of the game. I think we could've scored a couple more, but we will take a win and move on. A missed penalty, an own goal, a red card--we did it all and still found a way to secure the win. Two great wins on the road this week against two good opponents, who both beat us last year. I'm very proud of my team and my staff, and we are excited to play back at home Thursday."
SUPPORT LA TECH ATHLETICS
Championships require championship resources. Fans can make a direct impact on the success of LA Tech Athletics through LTAC, Aillet Society, T-Club, and Young Alumni program as well as the CHAMP fund, a revenue-sharing initiative designed to directly support LA Tech Athletics through NIL and marketing opportunities for Bulldog and Lady Techster student-athletes. Visit BuildTheLegacy.com today.
BARK LOUDER
Our mission is to engage, develop, and advance the Louisiana Tech Athletics brand. You can do that by spending time consuming our content and by investing your talents. By barking louder with your time and talent, you can affect progress and brand advancement in a meaningful way. Visit LATechSports.com/BarkLouder today. You bark. We bark. Louder together.
SOCIAL MEDIA
For all the latest in Bulldog Soccer, follow us on X (@LATechSOC), Instagram (@LATechSoccer), and Facebook (LATechSoccer).
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's SoccerTeam Stats
LAT
SFA
Goals
3
1
Shots
18
28
Shots on Goal
8
10
Saves
9
5
Corners
4
5
Fouls
2
7
Scoring Plays
Juliette Starck (1)
Assisted By: Abby Hanton
GOAL by LAT Starck, Juliette Assist by Hanton, Abby.
04:53
Madison Pensom (3)
Assisted By: Abby Hanton , Juliette Starck
GOAL by LAT Pensom, Madison Assist by Hanton, Abby and Starck, Juliette.
30:13
Reagan Roberts (2)
Assisted By: Brielle Buchanan
GOAL by LAT Roberts, Reagan Assist by Buchanan, Brielle.
53:32
Alyce Chappelle (2)
Assisted By: Sawyer Kohutek
GOAL by SFA Chappelle, Alyce Assist by Kohutek, Sawyer.
64:34
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
2
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