Friday, March 19
Ruston, LA
7 pm
Rice University
6-2-0, 2-1-0
2
at
0
Louisiana Tech
8-5-0, 1-3-0
1
2
F
Rice
1
1
2
Louisiana Tech
0
0
0
Photo by: Maria Lysaker
Soccer Tops LA Tech Friday 2-0
3/19/2021 11:58:00 PM | Women's Soccer
RUSTON, La. — Rice scored goals in each half of the match, and Owl goalkeeper Bella Killgore posted a complete game shutout, to claim a 2-0 Conference USA road victory at Louisiana Tech Friday night in Ruston, La.
Scoring Story
Rice was quick to take a 1-0 advantage with one of its earliest goals of the season. In the ninth minute Owl senior Haley Kostyshyn served a pass wide out to the right to true freshman Mikala Furuto. As the LA Tech defense adjusted to thwart the Rice rookie, Furuto took only a quick touch before crossing in back to Delaney Schultz. Schultz quickly headed it to the back of the Bulldog net for a 1-0 advantage.
Rice stretched the margin to 2-0 with another score early in the second half. In the 51st minute, Kostyshyn turned her defender out wide and sent a low cross into traffic in the keeper's box. Forward Caleigh Boeckx quickly finished the play with a touch to stretch the margin to 2-0.
For The Record
Rice improved to 6-2-0 overall and 2-1-0 in C-USA league play. LA Tech moved to 8-5-0 on the season and 1-3-0 in conference action.
Coach Lee Said
"Tonight was a clinical & mentally tough three points, at a difficult place to play," said Rice head coach Brian Lee. "We were solid in defense and our attacking movement was excellent. I was very impressed by our team's ability to come off the big win Monday (vs. No. 12 ranked Texas A&M) and continue to make strides forward tonight."
Notes & Stats
• Schultz' goal was her second of the season and second in as many games after finding the back of the Texas A&M net on Monday (March 15).
• Boeckx notched her third goal of the season on only two shots.
• As a team the Owls took only ten shot attempts in the 90 minutes, but five were on-goal and two found the inside netting.
• Rice held a 10-6 advantage in shots and a 4-2 margin in corner kicks.
• The complete game shutout was the third of the season for Bella Killgore, who has played all 730 minutes in-goal for Rice.
• After the completion of Friday's slate of games, Rice was tied for first in the C-USA West Division standings with three other teams. Rice, North Texas, Southern Miss and UTEP and all have six points.
Next Up
The match was the Owls' lone action of the weekend. Rice next hosts crosstown foe Houston Baptist on Thursday (March 25) at home at Holloway Field. Start time is set for 7 pm.
Scoring Story
Rice was quick to take a 1-0 advantage with one of its earliest goals of the season. In the ninth minute Owl senior Haley Kostyshyn served a pass wide out to the right to true freshman Mikala Furuto. As the LA Tech defense adjusted to thwart the Rice rookie, Furuto took only a quick touch before crossing in back to Delaney Schultz. Schultz quickly headed it to the back of the Bulldog net for a 1-0 advantage.
Rice stretched the margin to 2-0 with another score early in the second half. In the 51st minute, Kostyshyn turned her defender out wide and sent a low cross into traffic in the keeper's box. Forward Caleigh Boeckx quickly finished the play with a touch to stretch the margin to 2-0.
For The Record
Rice improved to 6-2-0 overall and 2-1-0 in C-USA league play. LA Tech moved to 8-5-0 on the season and 1-3-0 in conference action.
Coach Lee Said
"Tonight was a clinical & mentally tough three points, at a difficult place to play," said Rice head coach Brian Lee. "We were solid in defense and our attacking movement was excellent. I was very impressed by our team's ability to come off the big win Monday (vs. No. 12 ranked Texas A&M) and continue to make strides forward tonight."
Notes & Stats
• Schultz' goal was her second of the season and second in as many games after finding the back of the Texas A&M net on Monday (March 15).
• Boeckx notched her third goal of the season on only two shots.
• As a team the Owls took only ten shot attempts in the 90 minutes, but five were on-goal and two found the inside netting.
• Rice held a 10-6 advantage in shots and a 4-2 margin in corner kicks.
• The complete game shutout was the third of the season for Bella Killgore, who has played all 730 minutes in-goal for Rice.
• After the completion of Friday's slate of games, Rice was tied for first in the C-USA West Division standings with three other teams. Rice, North Texas, Southern Miss and UTEP and all have six points.
Next Up
The match was the Owls' lone action of the weekend. Rice next hosts crosstown foe Houston Baptist on Thursday (March 25) at home at Holloway Field. Start time is set for 7 pm.
Team Stats
RICE
LAT
Goals
2
0
Shots
10
6
Shots on Goal
5
1
Saves
1
3
Corners
2
4
Fouls
13
16
Scoring Plays
Schultz, Delaney (2)
Assisted By: Furuto, Mikala
GOAL by RICE Schultz, Delaney (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Furuto, Mikala, goal number 2 for season.
8:12
Boeckx, Caleigh (3)
Assisted By: Kostyshyn, Haley
GOAL by RICE Boeckx, Caleigh, Assist by Kostyshyn, Haley, goal number 3 for season.
50:35
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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