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Kentucky women’s soccer outlasts LSU 2-1 in SEC affair

Kentucky women’s soccer (10-1-3) defeated LSU (7-6-1) by a score of 2-1 on Thursday night.

The Cats’ offense started out hot as Makala Woods scored in the third minute to give the Cats a 1-0 lead. The early score was Woods’ team-leading seventh goal of the season.

“Woods, Woods is different,” Head Coach Troy Fabiano said.

Kentucky celebrates after forward Alexis Tylenda’s goal during the Kentucky vs. LSU women’s soccer game on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 2-1. Photo by Greyson Niehaus | Staff

Later in the first half, LSU had a chance to tie with a penalty kick after a handball by Grace Hoytink.