THIBODAUX, La. -- The Nicholls State University women's soccer program (3-12-1, 0-9-0 Southland) fell in the team's return to their home pitch on Friday afternoon, faltering against in-state rival Northwestern State (9-7-1, 6-2-1 Southland) by 4-0 final margin at the Nicholls Soccer Complex in Thibodaux, La.

KEY STORYLINES & STATISTICS
-- The first half proved a near stalemate for both squads on the attack, as the Lady Demons only managed to get on the board due to a penalty kick midway through the period. Northwestern State expanded on its one-score advantage throughout the second, though, notching three goals -- at the 56th, 64th & 89th minutes -- in order to close out the eventual conference victory.
-- Offensively, the Red & Gray posted five total shots with one coming on goal.
-- Senior Roosa Hurmerinta battled between the posts across both halves of competition, racking up 12 total saves on the day while giving up four goals.

UP NEXT
The Red & Gray's three-match home stretch continues Sunday afternoon as the team celebrates Senior Day, hosting Central Arkansas at 1 p.m. at the Nicholls Soccer Complex in Thibodaux, La.

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