XULA women’s soccer falls to Georgia Gwinnett , 2-0

title image via Derrick Hingle Courtesy of XULA Athletics Georgia Gwinnett scored goals in each half Tuesday afternoon to earn a 2-0 women’s soccer victory against Xavier University of Louisiana at Lafreniere Park.        It was the Gold Nuggets’ home opener. XULA will return to Lafreniere Saturday for a noon matchup with NCAA Division II Spring Hill. Admission is free to all XULA home soccer games.        Ola Orelesi’s header in the 15th minute — Riko Yasuzawa’s right-corner kick set it up — scored the first goal. Natalie Maguire notched the second…

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XULA women’s soccer gets recognition in NAIA poll

title image via Yamiak Tsega Courtesy of XULA Athletics Xavier University of Louisiana women’s soccer received its first-ever votes Wednesday in the NAIA coaches poll.         The second-year program is among “others receiving votes” in the preseason rankings with 14 points and tied with Taylor for 36th place.         The Gold Nuggets’ debut season of 2023 included a first-round victory at NAIA nationals and the Red River Athletic Conference regular-season championship. XULA was 13-6 overall and 11-2 in the RRAC.         XULA won 2-0 Sunday in an exhibition Sunday at…

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XULA women’s soccer defeats Southern 1-0 in friendly match

title image via Chuck Cook Courtesy of XULA Athletics Julia de Souza scored first-half goals, and Luisa Bella and Theresa Wiesiolekshared the goalkeeping Sunday in Xavier University of Louisiana’s 2-0 women’s soccer victory at NCAA Division I Southern University.    It was an exhibition for both teams. The Gold Nuggets’ other exhibition will start at 11 a.m. CDT Wednesday against Pearl River Community College at Lafreniere Park in Metairie, La. There’s free admission at every XULA home game.        “Exhibition games are great to see what’s working for us and what we need to fix before going…

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