Recruiting tends to be one of the most fickle aspects of college athletics. Soccer is not immune from the uncertainty, with LSU coach Brian Lee calling the process of translating a good recruiting class to immediate results “one of the hardest parts of the practice.”
Redshirt freshman Kaley Blades provided the corner kick that set up Arlitt’s goal, and this season is a comeback campaign of sorts for Blades.
She was poised for a breakout season last year, accounting for two goals and an assist in her first five games last year before suffering a torn ACL that ended her season during her first career start against Virginia Tech in September.
“She’s come back really strong from the injury,” Lee said. “Sometimes, I feel like kids who go through serious injuries — it gives them a bit of a break. Having that extended rehab allows them to be refreshed and come back stronger. Kaley’s been a good example of