THIBODAUX, La -  In search of their first conference win of the season, the Nicholls State University women's soccer team cross state lines to battle UIW in San Antonio (Oct. 6) and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (Oct. 8).

Both matches will be available to watch via ESPN+ with the action from San Antonio beginning at 7:00 pm and the 

The Colonels are hoping to bounce back after their tough defeat against Texas A-M Commerce on Sunday, Oct. 1, a game that saw senior forward Koryn Barrett score her third career goal at Nicholls. 

The game before also saw a Colonel see success at the back of the net. Junior defender Peyton Bastine scored her first goal of the season off a free kick from nearly 50 yards out in the  5-1 loss to Lamar on Sept. 29. 

UIW is 4-5-1 overall and 1-3 in league play. Their last time out saw the Cardinals snap a five match losing streak with a win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

The next leg in the Colonel's road trip is at Texas A-M Corpus Christi. The Islanders are 4-5-3 overall and  hold a 1-2-1 record in the conference this season. The Colonels are looking for their first win over the Islanders since 2017.

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After their road trip across state lines, the Colonels will be at home Sunday, Oct. 15 to host HCU for their annual cancer awareness match.