**SCHEDULE UPDATE: Due to inclement weather moving through the area, Nicholls has decided to officially CANCEL Wednesday afternoon's match against Louisiana Tech**

THIBODAUX, La. -- After a strong start to the 2019 campaign over the weekend, the Nicholls State University women's soccer program (1-0-1, 0-0-0 Southland) shifts focus to visiting Louisiana Tech (4-0-0, 0-0-0 C-USA) on Wednesday afternoon, kickoff against the Lady Techsters set for 4 p.m. at the Nicholls Soccer Complex. Both programs enter the match boasting undefeated records, not to mention impressive scorelines versus SWAC opponents -- the Colonels dropped Mississippi Valley State by a 5-0 margin while La. Tech managed to post a 15-0 victory over Alcorn State.

WHAT: Nicholls vs. Louisiana Tech
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 4 p.m.
WHERE: Nicholls Soccer Complex | Thibodaux, La.
MEDIA: Live Stats | Free Admission
 

• Danny Free enters his first season leading Nicholls, and now currently sports a 1-0-1 overall record with the Red & Gray.
• The team boasts six seniors: GK Roosa Hurmerinta, D Jeanne Harson, F/MF Tessa Calabria, MF Elisabet Gunnthorsdottir, MF/D Blaire Laiche & F Kristy Helmers.
• This year's roster is highlighted by nine newcomers, as junior F Cato Hom joined the program as a junior college transfer while freshmen MF Alicia Carlos, MF Lara Treuheit, D Caryn Bonadona, D Karina Gonzalez, F Sydney Wallace, MF Tabea Czech, F/MF Makena Terrell & F Maegan Terrell signed on directly from high school.
• This season's depth chart features 11 players from across the state of Louisiana, five from Texas, a pair from Australia, another two from Germany and one from each of the following: Iceland, Finland & the Netherlands.
• The Colonels were projected to finish 12th in the Southland Conference, per the league's preseason poll.
• Nicholls returns six of last season's 11 starters, including seniors GK Roosa Hurmerinta, MF Elisabet Gunnthorsdottir, MF/D Blaire Laiche & D Jeanne Harson along with junior MF Hannah Bodron and sophomore D Caroline Morton. 

UP NEXT
Following the high-profile non-conference matchup with Louisiana Tech, the Red & Gray turn their attention to the squad's final home match for over three and a half weeks, hosting Arkansas-Pine Bluff at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1 at the Nicholls Soccer Complex.

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