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Vaughan, Smith Earn LSWA Honors (12/10/2007)

Shreveport, La.- The LSUS women’s soccer team placed one player and had the Co-Freshman of the Year on the 2007 Louisiana Sports Writers Association All-Louisiana Women’s Soccer Team, which was released Sunday by the LSWA.

McNew Named LSWA Goalkeeper of the Week (11/7/2007)

LSUS Sophomore goalkeeper earned LSWA Goalkeeper of the Week honors after leading the Lady Pilots into the Region XIII semifinals and recording 18 saves on the week.

Lady Pilots Fall in Region XIII Semifinals (11/2/2007)

Hattiesburg, MS- #12 William Carey University women’s soccer team advanced to the Region XIII championship game by knocking off GCAC foe LSU-Shreveport 4-0 in semifinal play.

Women's Soccer Advances to Region XIII Semifinals (10/30/2007)

Shreveport, La. - The LSUS women’s soccer team made history with their first ever postseason victory, and will advance to the Region XIII Tournament semifinals after defeating #14 Auburn University-Montgomery 1-0 on Tuesday afternoon.

Lady Pilots Fall in GCAC Championship (10/27/2007)

#13 William Carey College defeats LSUS 6-1 in the championship game of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference tournament.

Lady Pilots Victorious in Semifinals of GCAC Tournament Thriller (10/26/2007)

Shreveport, La. - The LSUS Lady Pilots season will continue tomorrow night, as they advanced to the GCAC Tournament Championship after defeating Spring Hill College 2-1 on penalty kicks.

Vaughan, Bussart Honored as 1st Team All-GCAC Selections (10/26/2007)

Shreveport, La. - Five Lady Pilot soccer players, highlighted by 1st Team members Julia Vaughan and Brenna Bussart, were selected to the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference All-Conference Teams, the league office announced today.

#14 William Carey Squeezes Past Lady Pilots (10/20/2007)

LSUS lost a hard-fought battle on the road Saturday afternoon, falling 4-3 to the #14 ranked William Carey Lady Crusaders.

Alexander Named GCAC Offensive Player of the Week. (10/15/2007)

Shreveport, La. - LSUS senior and former Parkway High standout Rachel Alexander was selected as the GCAC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for the week ending October 7.

Lady Pilots Shut Out by Spring Hill (10/13/2007)

Three second-half goals help Lady Badgers to 3-0 victory over the Lady Pilots.

Lady Pilots and Mobile Battle to 1-1 Tie (10/12/2007)

MOBILE, Al.-- The LSUS women's soccer team played 20 extra minutes Thursday evening and tied the University of Mobile 1-1.

Alexander's Goal Lifts Lady Pilots to Victory on Senior Day (10/7/2007)

Senior Rachel Alexander made the most of “Senior Day” scoring the only goal on the afternoon and her 7th of the season.

Lady Pilots Fall to #16 William Carey (10/5/2007)

Shreveport, La. - Two second half goals helped #16 William Carey get past an upset-minded LSUS squad on Friday afternoon at "The Swamp."

Lady Pilots Crush Belhaven 6-0 (10/2/2007)

Shreveport, La. - The LSUS women's soccer team dominated Belhaven, 6-0, in a Gulf Coast Athletic Conference contest Tuesday afternoon at "The Swamp" on the LSUS campus. LSUS moved to 8-3 on the season and boasts a 3-0 mark in GCAC play, while Belhaven fell to 4-8 on the year and 0-4 in conference action.

Smith, McNew Named GCAC Players of the Week (9/26/2007)

Shreveport, La.- LSUS freshman Caitlin Smith and sophomore Kelsi McNew were named as the GCAC Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week for the week of Sept. 17-23, as announced today by the league office. This is the first player of the week honor for Smith, while McNew picked up the honor in 2006.

Two First-half Goals Give Lady Pilots 2-0 Victory over Mobile (9/22/2007)

Junior Julia Vaughan scored the first goal of the game only 25 seconds into the contest, while freshman Caitlin Smith added another goal late in the half to give the Lady Pilots a 2-0 lead. Goalkeeper Kelsi McNew recorded her second consective shutout on the season in Saturday's 2-0 win at "The Swamp."

Julia Vaughan Named GCAC Offensive Player of the Week (9/20/2007)

Shreveport, La.- Junior Julia Vaughan has been selected as the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week for the week of September 10-16.

Offensive Outburst Leads to 8-0 Victory Over Alcorn State (9/18/2007)

Seven first-half goals resulted in an easy home win for the Lady Pilots. Brenna Bussart and Caitlin Smith each had two goals apiece, while freshman Shelley Davenport connected on the first goal of her LSUS career. Michelle Williamson, Rachel Alexander, and Julia Vaughan also scored a goal in the 8-0 rout of Alcorn State. Junior Calandre Singh also set a LSUS single-game assists record with her four assists on the day.

Auburn University-Montgomery Hands Lady Pilots 5-2 Defeat (9/16/2007)

The Lady Pilots received goals from Julia Vaughan and Holly Jaynes in the loss. Goalkeeper Kelsi McNew picked up 15 saves in the loss, setting a LSUS single-game record for saves.

Lady Pilots Shut Out Belhaven 2-0 in GCAC Opener (9/12/2007)

LSUS begins Gulf Conference Athletic Conference play with a huge road win versus Belhaven College. Juniors Julia Vaughan and Calandre Singh each picked up a goal in the victory. Senior Rachel Alexander assisted on both goals in the contest.

Alexander Nets Game-winning Goal in 2-1 Victory (9/9/2007)

Second-half goals by freshman Caitlin Smith and senior Rachel Alexander lift Lady Pilots to victory.

Lady Pilots Defense Dominates in 3-0 Victory Over Yellow Jackets (9/8/2007)

Shreveport, La.- It took 72 minutes for the LSUS offense to finally find the back of the net, but it wasn’t because of a lack of shot attempts. The Lady Pilots missed high, wide, long and short on their first 27 shots of the game, but would finally connect on their 28th try.

Lady Pilots Drop 1-0 Decision to #6 St. Xavier (9/2/2007)

Pulaski, Tenn. - The LSUS Lady Pilots made a strong showing at the Martin Methodist College Classic this weekend in Pulaski, Tenn. However, the Lady Pilots came out on the losing end of both games played in the tournament.

Lady Pilots Fall Short in Upset Bid Over #2 Martin Methodist College (9/1/2007)

Martin Methodist College 2, LSU-Shreveport 0

Vaughan's Two Second-Half Goals Propel Lady Pilots to Victory in Season Opener (8/25/2007)

Shreveport, La.- After a scoreless first half of play, junior Julia Vaughan netted two second-half goals to assist the LSUS Lady Pilots in a 2-1 victory over Union University on Saturday afternoon.

Lady Pilots Soccer Set For Saturday’s Season Opener (8/24/2007)

Shreveport, La. - After three weeks of preseason practice and one exhibition contest, the LSUS Lady Pilots will finally kickoff the 2007 regular season with a non-conference home game versus Union University (Tenn.) on Saturday afternoon.

Women's Soccer Continues Preseason Drills (8/13/2007)

Shreveport, La. – Twenty-one players, including seven freshmen opened practice last week with hopes of a title defense, as the Louisiana State University in Shreveport soccer team started preseason drills.

Women's Soccer Announces 2007 Schedule (7/30/2007)

Shreveport, LA---Third year LSUS head women’s soccer coach Jed Jones and the defending Gulf Coast Athletic Conference champion Lady Pilots announced its 2007 schedule Monday, highlighted by three NCAA Division 1 opponents and four perennial NAIA top 25 programs.

Julia Vaughan earns 2006 LSWA 1st-Team honors (12/12/2006)

Julia Vaughan, a 5’8 sophomore led the 2006 version of the LSUS Lady Pilots to a 14-4 overall record and a second straight Region XIII Tournament birth with a team high 17 goals and eight assists. The fleet-footed forward from Shreveport, LA garnered 1st-Team All-Gulf Coast Athletic Conference honors, and has just been selected to the 1st-Team All-Louisiana list by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.

Jed Jones receives GCAC Coach of the Year Award; Six Lady Pilots named to All-GCAC teams (11/20/2006)

LSUS Women’s Soccer Head Coach Jed Jones led the Lady Pilots to a 2006 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Championship in just his second season at LSUS. His Lady Pilots finished 6-2 in the GCAC, and 14-4 overall en route to their second straight NAIA Region XII Tournament appearance. Jones’ 2006 squad posted a record breaking 14-wins in a single season, surpassing last years mark of 12-wins; making his career record at LSUS 26-10 overall. LSUS graduates just two seniors from this year’s team which will make the Lady Pilots a force to reckon with once again in the 2007 season.

Lady Pilots beat Blazers 3-1 in GCAC opener (9/26/2006)

Shreveport, LA---The LSUS Lady Pilots entered their 2006 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference season opener looking to improve to 7-1 on the season while playing host to the Belhaven College Blazers (5-3, 1-2). Alicia Marshall and Katrina Blackwell combined for two goals and two assists in the second half for the Lady Pilots Tuesday en route to a 3-1 victory over the Blazers extending their win streak to six games.

Lady Pilots blank Jaguars 4-0 in home opener (9/22/2006)

Shreveport, LA---Julia Vaughan and Alicia Marshall collected two goals a piece leading the LSUS Lady Pilots to a 4-0 victory over NCAA Division I Southern University-Baton Rouge Jaguars. Kelsi McNew made four saves in the contest en route to her fifth shutout this season as the Lady Pilots improved their overall record to 6-1 on the season.

Lady Pilots return to “The Swamp” Friday at 4:00pm to take on Southern (9/21/2006)

Shreveport, LA---The 2006 version of the LSUS Lady Pilots Women’s Soccer team along with Head Coach Jed Jones have been anxiously awaiting their return to the campus of LSUS. The Lady Pilots will look to repeat a season opening 6-0 win over the Southern University Jaguars Friday as they will play host to the Jaguars Friday at 4:00pm at LSUS.

Soccer team kicks off season (9/7/2006)

The LSUS Lady Pilots soccer team has kicked off their season and have jumped off to a good start. After beating their first opponents of the year 6-0 against D-I school Southern University of Baton Rouge and losing only 1-0 against D-I squad Northwestern State University, the team is feeling good about how they are playing.

LSUS Soccer to hold open try-out August 2nd (7/21/2006)

LSUS Lady Pilots Head Soccer Coach Jed Jones welcomes athletes who would like to try-out for the 2006 club to attend an open try-out will be held August 2nd, 2006 at 10:00am. Interested athletes are instructed to meet at the Health and Physical Education Building on the campus of LSUS for registration between 9:45-10:00am.

Lady Pilots ink Alicia Marshall (2/1/2006)

Shreveport, LA---The LSUS Lady Pilots soccer team continue to add to what was already a very young, talented, and promising roster. Head Coach Jed Jones and the campus of LSUS would like to announce and welcome the signing of Alicia Rae Marshall from Texarkana, TX.

Lady Pilots sign Bossier City soccer star, Rachel Alexander (1/26/2006)

Shreveport, LA---Just two months after competing in the 2005 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Championship game and advancing to the Region XIII Tournament with a 12-6 record in their first year of competition, LSUS Head Women’s Soccer Coach Jed Jones has been hard at work looking to find the pieces to the puzzle that will lift his Lady Pilots to the next level. Jones and the Lady Pilots are excited to welcome who they believe will be one of those pieces by announcing the official signing of Rachel Alexander from Parkway High School.

Jones receives Coach of the Year honors (11/21/2005)

HAMMOND – The LSU women’s soccer team placed a state-high three players on the 2005 LSWA Women’s Soccer All-Louisiana Team, which was announced on Saturday.The Lady Tigers were one of four state schools with multiple players on the first team. Northwestern State, Southern and LSU-Shreveport placed two each on the 11-person first team.

Lady Pilots place 6 on All-GCAC Teams (11/2/2005)

Mobile, AL---The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference announced the 2005 All-Conference teams Tuesday afternoon. The LSUS Lady Pilots landed three freshmen on the GCAC First Team All-Conference list, and added three others on the Second Team All-Conference list.

Cinderella season comes to an end: Lady Pilots lose 2-1 vs Lady Rams (11/2/2005)

Mobile, AL---If ever a team has been backed against the wall heading into an elimination match, it was the LSUS Lady Pilots Tuesday night. After a 6-1 loss in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tournament championship at the hands of the 24th ranked University of Mobile Lady Rams, the Lady Pilots needed to regroup and prepare for a rematch as they were up against the same Lady Rams in round one of the Region XIII Tournament just three days later. Despite losing leading scorer Katrina Blackwell due to illness, and an injury to forward Julia Vaughan in the 10th minute of the first half, the Lady Pilots put forth a champion’s effort, but in the end dropped a 2-1 decision to the Lady Rams.

UM earns GCAC title with 6-1 win over LSUS (10/30/2005)

Mobile, AL---The LSUS Lady Pilots were one win away from winning a Gulf Coast Athletic Conference championship Saturday night, but ran into the University of Mobile Lady Rams who exploded for six goals, four of which came in the second half, to take the GCAC title by a final score of 6-1 over the Lady Pilots.

Lady Pilots earn title birth in GCAC Championship with 3-1 victory over Crusaders (10/28/2005)

Mobile, AL---In the semi-final round at the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tournament Friday night in Mobile, AL, the #3 seed LSUS Lady Pilots took on the #2 seed William Carey College Crusaders. The Crusaders jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the 10th minute of the first half, but the Lady Pilots responded with three unanswered goals, two off the foot of freshman midfielder Julia Vaughan to take a 3-1 lead into the half. LSUS held off the Crusaders in the second half limiting them to three shots on goal and went on to win their first ever post season match 3-1, and are bound for the GCAC championship game Saturday night versus the University of Mobile Rams.

Lady Pilots lose overtime thriller 2-1 to SUU (10/23/2005)

Shreveport, LA---The LSUS Lady Pilots played host to the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds Sunday afternoon at the Swamp looking for their third victory of the year over an NCAA Division I opponent. The two teams battled to a 1-1 tie throughout regulation forcing overtime for the first time in LSUS soccer history. Just 3:18 seconds into the extra frame, Shaley Ipson gathered a loose ball in front of LSUS goal keeper Sarah McLean and drove home the game winner to improve the Thunderbirds record to 6-3-6 on the season.

Lady Pilots earn #3 seed in GCAC tournament with 4-1 win over Lady Blazers (10/22/2005)

Shreveport, LA---The LSUS Lady Pilots (11-3, 2-2) ended their freshman season in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference with a 4-1 victory over the Belhaven College Lady Blazers (4-11-1, 1-2-1) Saturday afternoon at The Swamp. Just 2:26 into the first half, Lady Blazers Robin Emfinger found the back of the net for a 1-0 lead. The Lady Pilots however bounced back four unanswered goals to take their GCAC regular season finale 4-1.

WOMEN’S SOCCER: LSU-SHREVEPORT SHOCKS SOUTHEASTERN, 2-1 (10/1/2005)

HAMMOND – LSU-Shreveport’s Shaderia Evans scored on a free kick with less than two minutes remaining in regulation to snap a 1-1 tie and send the Lady Pilots to a 2-1 upset victory over Southeastern Louisiana Friday afternoon at the Southeastern Soccer Complex.

Lady Pilots reschedule match versus Lady Lions (9/29/2005)

The LSUS women’s soccer team has rescheduled its match with Southeastern Louisiana University and will face the Lady Lions on Friday at 4:30 p.m. at the Southeastern Soccer Complex.

Lady Pilots reschedule match versus SLU (9/22/2005)

Shreveport, LA---Uncertain weather conditions due to Hurricane Rita have forced LSUS to reschedule their match versus Southeastern Louisiana University which was to be played tomorrow afternoon in Hammond, LA. The rescheduled date has yet to be determined.

Lady Pilots cruise to 6-0 over Lady Jackets (9/20/2005)

Shreveport, LA---The LSUS Lady Pilots poured in five goals in the first half versus the LeTourneau University Lady Jackets Tuesday afternoon at The Swamp and went on to collect their 7th consecutive win by a final score of 6-0.

Lady Pilots win streak continues with 3-0 victory over Warriors (9/17/2005)

Conway, AR---If you told LSUS women’s soccer coach Jed Jones at the beginning of August that is Lady Pilots would be 6-2 at the half way point of their inaugural season, he would have said “I expect to be.” After a 3-0 victory of the Hendrix College Warriors Friday afternoon the Lady Pilots are just that; 6-2 overall despite losing their first two regular season games.

Blackwell earns Region XIII Player of the Week honors (9/14/2005)

Shreveport, LA--- The LSUS Lady Pilots soccer team has responded from back-to-back losses to begin the season with a current five game winning streak to improve to 5-2 in their inaugural season on the campus of LSUS. Lady Pilot leading scorer Katrina Blackwell, a freshman from Harker Heights, TX, scored two goals, including the game winning goal in a 4-2 victory over East Texas Baptist University (TX). The forward also added two goals and had an assist in the Lady Pilots’ 8-0 win over NCAA Division I opponent Texas Southern University, and recorded an assist in a 2-1 victory versus Millsaps College (MS), for a total of 10 points leading LSUS to a perfect 3-0 record on the week, and earning her Region XIII Player of the Week honors.

Lady Pilots top Lady Majors 2-1 for 5th straight victory (9/11/2005)

The LSUS Lady Pilots traveled to Jackson, MS Sunday afternoon to take on the Millsaps College Lady Majors, looking to extend their current four game win streak. Michelle Williamson converted on a penalty kick with just 1:47 remaining to break the 1-1 tie and send the Lady Pilots on to victory by a final score of 2-1.

Blackwell and Bussart combine for 4 goals in 8-0 win over Tigers (9/9/2005)

Shreveport, LA---The LSUS Lady Pilots (4-2) played ungracious hosts to the NCAA Division I Texas Southern University Tigers (0-3) Friday afternoon at The Swamp as they went on to collect their fourth consecutive victory and third shutout of the year by a final score of 8-0.

LSUS improves to 3-2 with win over Tigers (9/6/2005)

Shreveport, LA---After starting the season with a 3-1 loss at the hands of William Carey College, and a 9-1 loss to Northwestern State University, many spectators on the outside looking in may have been thinking “well, their a first year program, what do you expect?” LSUS Lady Pilot Head Coach Jed Jones expected a lot more from his team and they have responded in a big way. The Lady Pilots rattled off their third win in a row with a 4-2 victory over the East Texas Baptist University Tigers (0-2-1) Tuesday afternoon at The Swamp to improve to 3-2 on the year.

Lady Pilots blank the Ozarks, 4-0 (9/6/2005)

Clarksville, AR---The LSUS Lady Pilots soccer team traveled to Clarksville, AR to take on the University of the Ozarks in a Saturday afternoon matinee. The Lady Pilots picked up their second shutout of the year as they went on to defeat the Ozarks by a final score of 4-0 to improve to 2-2 on the season.

Blackwell propels Lady Pilots to first win with hat-trick (9/2/2005)

Shreveport, LA---Lady Pilot Brenna Bussart headed in her second goal of the season in the second minute of play off a high sailing corner kick by Shaderia Evans which proved to be the game winning goal in an afternoon of history for the Lady Pilots (1-2) as they defeated the Louisiana College Wildcats (0-1) 6-0.

Lady Pilots fall 9-1 versus NSU (8/28/2005)

NATCHITOCHES– Northwestern State University was ranked as the preseason favorite to win the Southland Conference in the 2005 season and showed why Sunday afternoon as they improved to 2-0 with a 9-1 win over the now 0-2 LSUS Lady Pilots on the campus of NSU.

Crusaders crash Lady Pilots debut with 3-1 win (8/26/2005)

Shreveport, LA---At 5:00pm Friday afternoon the campus of Louisiana State University in Shreveport was introduced to their newest members of the LSUS Athletics Department; the Lady Pilots soccer team. As they marched single file to mid-field before taking their positions on their newly renovated home turf, which has temporarily been named “The Swamp”, they caught their first glimpse of a Gulf Coast Athletic Conference opponent in the William Carey College Crusaders. After the blow of a whistle, history was made as the clock started on the first official collegiate soccer game at LSUS

Lady Pilots Take on Crusaders Friday Night in Season Opener (8/22/2005)

Shreveport, LA---Head Coach Jed Jones waited anxiously throughout the summer for his players to arrive on campus to begin their academic and soccer careers at LSUS. The Lady Pilots have arrived and are ready for action. The team has yet to step on the playing surface versus an opponent, but believe that they are ready for the upcoming challenge. "In the past three weeks, these girls have not only shown me that they have the talent to play the game, but that they know the game," said Lady Pilots head coach Jed Jones.

LSUS women’s soccer open try-outs set for August 6th at 10:00am (7/11/2005)

Shreveport, LA---Head women’s soccer coach Jed Jones will be holding the last open try-out for the 2005 season Saturday, August 6th. The try-out will be held at the LSUS soccer field, directly west of the LSUS baseball field, at 10:00am. For more information please contact Coach Jones at (318)-797-5094.

LSUS Women's Soccer Team Currently Recruiting (8/12/2004)

During the fall semester the soccer staff will be on the road recruiting. We plan to be at club tournaments and high school games. If you are interested in LSUS soccer please contact Coach Jones. Applicants are also encouraged to fill out the Soccer Recruiting Form and return it to Coach Jones.