The LSU soccer team’s stifling defense and timely scoring led it to a late 2-1 defeat of Oklahoma on Monday night at the LSU Soccer Stadium.
After opening with a 1-3 mark, LSU has reeled off four wins and a tie in five matches.
Senior midfielder Taryne Boudreau’s goal from the right sideline in the 52nd minute broke a scoreless tie, and Natalie Ieyoub’s first goal of the season in the 70th minute gave the Tigers’ consistently dominant backline support.
LSU has now allowed only eight goals through nine outings, including just three in its five-match unbeaten streak.
The Tiger offensive attack threatened early with three quality scoring looks in the opening six minutes, but misses from close range by Boudreau and senior midfielder Allysha Chapman seemed to indicate more scoring frustration.
For the half, LSU managed five shots — two on goal — but kept the Oklahoma defense on its heels throughout.
After both teams wasted scoring chances in the scoreless first half, LSU broke through early in the second half.
Sophomore Addie Eggleston, who struggled in the first 45 minutes, found Boudreau streaking down the right sideline, and the senior lofted a 25-yard floater over the arms of frustrated Sooner goalkeeper Kelsey Devonshire.
“I just try to look for goals from anywhere on the field,” Boudreau said. “It was very important because we had created so many chances before then, and it gave us the