On September 6, the LSUS Lady Pilots dropped another match to send their record to 1-4. This time around, it was a failed comeback against a high-quality Mid-America Christian club. Coming into this match, MACU had won four of its first five matches to begin the year and are receiving votes for the NAIA top 25 Coaches Poll. To receive votes means MACU has been considered for the top 25.
Things went south quickly in the match as MACU made it 2-0 in the first seven minutes. LSUS fought back in the first half with a goal from Lina Regadane, but MACU got a third goal across just before halftime. In the second half, the Lady Pilots played lockdown defense, as they did not allow a single goal to score. Unfortunately, the only offense from LSUS was a goal from Jade Derks at the 68th minute.
In defense of the Lady Pilots, they only have three returning players from 2024 and a new head coach in Andy Kaplan. Kaplan came in after Clark Charlestin left for Paul Quinn college in Dallas following a historic season for the Lady Pilots. In an interview after a preseason scrimmage, Kaplan acknowledged that it would take some time to adjust since he and most of the players are new.
Where They Stand
Kaplan and the Lady Pilots will look to get back in the win column on September 13th at 11am against Cumberland. Fortunately, the season has only just started. There are still thirteen games to play including the entirety of conference play. This is plenty of time for Kaplan’s group to get their feet under them. For now, the focus is on the game in front of them. Take it one at a time to try and build on their resume.
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