THIBODAUX, La. - After battling to a scoreless draw for over 80 minutes, the Nicholls State University women's soccer team allowed a late goal to Tarleton as the visitors picked up a 1-0 victory Sunday in the final match of the Lester Bimah Battle on the Bayou at the Thibodaux Regional Sports Complex.

The Texans (1-0-1) notched their first win in program history thanks to a goal by Rylee Lowe in the 85th minute. From the right side just outside of the box, Lowe snuck a shot inside the post past Colonel goalie Reagan Carter for the winner.

Nicholls dropped to 0-2 on the season after Tarleton held a significant 14-5 advantage on shots. The Colonels looked to have scored their second goal in as many games to start the season, but a goal in the 19th minute off a perfectly placed corner kick was waived off due to offside. Nicholls had five different players record a shot in the loss.

Carter totaled six saves for the day and the defense was able to block another two attempts. 

UP NEXT
Nicholls hits the road for a three-match trip out west. The Colonels will fly out to Hawaii for two matches, Thursday, Aug. 25 vs. Hawaii Pacific and Sunday, Aug. 28 vs. Hawaii, then head to California for a Aug. 30 match against UC Irvine. 

Final. A late goal lifts the Texans to a victory.

On the road for the next three. pic.twitter.com/xnaGQDWHlt

— Nicholls Soccer (@Nicholls_SOC) August 21, 2022