A Rocky Start
The LSU women’s soccer team opened its 2026‑27 campaign with a 2‑0 defeat to Wake Forest, snapping the Demon Deacons’ 17‑game home unbeaten streak and leaving the Tigers searching for answers early in the season.
The next test comes quickly: a home clash with Northwestern State is slated for August 16 at 6:00 p.m., a match that will require tickets and will be streamed on SECN+. It represents the first regular‑season home game in LSU history that mandates ticket purchases.
The opening half was tightly contested, finishing scoreless despite both sides firing eight shots. LSU goalkeeper Audur Scheving kept the Tigers in the game with three solid saves, but the defense struggled to contain Wake Forest’s attacking pressure.
The deadlock broke in the second half when Dempsey Brown struck an unassisted goal in the 69th minute, marking her first career tally for the Tigers. Kylie Maxwell sealed the outcome with a one‑on‑one finish in the 88th minute, completing a 2‑0 victory for Wake Forest.
Beyond the scoreboard, the match underscored the growing stakes for the program. With ticket sales now a necessity and broadcast exposure on the rise, LSU will need to regroup quickly as it prepares for the upcoming showdown against Northwestern State.