A Rapid Onslaught at Tiger Stadium
The Tigers opened their 2026 campaign at home in Baton Rouge on August 16, delivering a 5‑0 victory over Northwestern State that marked the program’s first win of the season.
What made the result especially striking was the speed of the onslaught: four goals arrived in a span of just 13 minutes, turning a modest lead into a commanding advantage before the half‑hour mark.
The sequence began when sophomore Sariyah Bailey delivered a precise corner that found Ava Galligan, whose first goal of the year also represented her 21st tally in LSU colors.
Allie Fryer soon added her name to the scoresheet, earning a penalty after a foul by a Northwestern defender and converting it with composure.
Within 29 seconds of Fryer’s strike, Linka Ono rose to meet a cross from Brielyn Knowles and headed the ball into the net, extending the lead to three.
The fourth goal came in the 83rd minute when Ryann Denecour capitalized on Berglind Hlynsdotir’s corner, finishing a well‑worked set piece.
Mia Conard capped the scoring in the 85th minute with a clean strike that sealed a 5‑0 result and underscored the depth of talent across the squad.
The performance highlighted contributions from a blend of seniors — Ava Galligan and Allie Fryer — and sophomores such as Sariyah Bailey, Ryann Denecour and Mia Conard, suggesting a promising outlook for the remainder of the season.