Paul Quinn Suffers 6-0 Defeat to Louisiana Christian in Conference Match
Pineville, LA — Paul Quinn College continues to struggle in the 2024 season, falling to Louisiana Christian University 6-0 on September 28 in a tough away match. The Tigers were overwhelmed by a relentless Louisiana Christian attack, with the Wildcats taking 37 shots, 18 on target, while Paul Quinn only managed one shot on goal.
First Half: Wildcats Dominate Early
The Wildcats started strong, opening the scoring at the 17-minute mark with a goal from forward Emma Monnet, assisted by Maria Alonso. Louisiana Christian maintained control of possession, pushing Paul Quinn's defense to its limits. Despite the best efforts of goalkeeper Fernanda Rosas, who made 12 saves throughout the match, the Wildcats continued their aggressive play.
Valeria Barriga Casallas added two more goals for the Wildcats in the first half, scoring at the 31st and 35th minutes, assisted by Zoi Arkirvaki and Jazmine Jamison, respectively. This relentless first-half performance put Louisiana Christian up 3-0 by halftime, leaving Paul Quinn struggling to respond.
Second Half: Wildcats Continue Their Offensive Onslaught
The second half followed a similar pattern, with Louisiana Christian adding three more goals to their tally. Maria Alonso, unassisted, scored the fourth goal of the match in the 56th minute, further extending the Wildcats' lead.
Kayleigh Tomasich and Kamsi Nwosu added the final two goals, at the 67th and 81st minutes, respectively, ensuring Louisiana Christian would leave no doubt about the outcome. Tomasich's goal came after a well-placed assist from Ana Guedes, while Nwosu's goal was an unassisted solo effort.
Paul Quinn, struggling to find any offensive rhythm, could not put any pressure on the Wildcats' defense. The Tigers managed just one shot on goal, which was easily handled by Louisiana Christian's goalkeeper, Jaycee Woods.
Key Performances
Louisiana Christian was led by a balanced attack, with six different players contributing goals. Forward Emma Monnet scored one goal and contributed significantly to the Wildcats' offensive efforts. Valeria Barriga Casallas, the standout performer, scored twice in the first half to help seal the win early.
Paul Quinn goalkeeper Fernanda Rosas was once again a key figure for the Tigers, making 12 saves despite the barrage of shots. However, Paul Quinn's defense was overrun by the Wildcats' offense, and the Tigers were unable to mount any counterattacks.
Final Thoughts
The defeat drops Paul Quinn to 0-4-1 overall and 0-3-1 in conference play. Louisiana Christian, meanwhile, improves to 3-3-2 on the season and 2-0-1 in conference.
Paul Quinn will look to regroup and find a way to break their scoring drought in upcoming matches, while Louisiana Christian will look to build on this commanding win as they continue their season.
Final Score: Louisiana Christian 6, Paul Quinn 0