THIBODAUX, La. – The Nicholls State University women's soccer team will cross state lines to take on UTRGV in Edinburg, Texas on Thursday, Oct. 15. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and the action will be streamed via ESPN+.
 
Nicholls (4-4-6, 2-1-3 SLC) split home games last week to remain tied for fifth place in the SLC standings. The Colonels picked up a 2-1 victory over SFA behind a pair of long-range goals from current SLC Offensive Player of the Week Angelina Rispone.
 
The Colonels have a balanced offense that features eight players with multiple goals. Alyssa Wheeler leads the unit with 17 points as she has six goals and five assists. Olyvia Pugh is second on the team in points with 12 as she has four goals and four assists. Jezlyn Nelson has 10 points as she posts four goals and two assists.  The Red & Gray defense is anchored by goalkeeper Aislinn Wright who has 60 saves and three shutouts.
 
UTRGV (4-8-1, 0-4-1 SLC) dropped a home match against McNeese (2-0) and a road contest against Southeastern. The Vaqueros offense is led by Isabella Burtini. Mariana Amezuca and Veronica Pacione have split time in goal and have 61 saves.