On Thursday, August 27, the LSU Tigers soccer team will travel to Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, to face the host Arizona State Sun Devils at 9 p.m. Central Time, marking the third meeting in a series that currently favors the Sun Devils.
LSU arrives with a 1‑3‑0 record after four games, a stretch that featured a 5‑0 victory over Northwestern State but also losses to Wake Forest, UCF and Florida Gulf Coast, a defeat that dropped them to the lower tier of early‑season standings.
Senior forward Ava Galligan has been a bright spot, leading the squad with two goals and earning placement on both the 2026 SEC Preseason Watchlist and the United Soccer Coaches Hermann Trophy watchlist, highlighting her status as a key offensive threat.
A Test of Resilience on the Road
Arizona State counters with a 2‑0‑1 start, having opened the season with wins over New Mexico State and Buffalo and a draw against Texas, and they will rely on returning standouts Kierra Blundell and Miki Hayashi, as well as a group of newcomers looking to make an impact.
The upcoming contest follows a quick turnaround, as LSU will next play Arizona on August 30 and then Baylor on September 3 before diving into SEC competition, making each early road game critical for momentum.
Fans can catch the live action on ESPN+, which will broadcast the match nationally, adding extra visibility to a program that made history last season by reaching the NCAA Sweet 16 for the first time.