The LaGrange College Women's Soccer Team is headed to Mississippi to face off against the University of Mississippi for Women this Sunday (Sept. 1) at 5 p.m. This marks Kaine Baker's first game as a collegiate head coach. 

Baker explained that he is thrilled for this opportunity.

"I'm very excited for our first game to kickoff." he said. "The team has bought into our philosophy as a coaching staff, and I'm incredibly proud to lead these players into our first season together. The whole group has shown tremendous effort this preseason and the players have embodied what it means to be a student-athlete at LaGrange College."

The teams 
The matchup between LC and UMW kicks off the 2024 regular season for both teams. Last year, the Panthers posted a 6-7-4 record, while the Eagles finished 5-10. Two key Panthers making their return to the pitch are Kaia King and Briana Suarez (top-scorers in 2023). Last season, King followed up her excellent rookie year by scoring 14 points off of five goals and four assists. Suarez finished with a team and career-high 20 points after she knocked in nine goals and dished out two assists. In goal, both primary starters make their return with the addition of one freshman. Anna Wright is coming off of an outstanding rookie year in which she secured an 8-3-2 W/L/T record and a team-best .796 save percentage. Cassidy Abbott played in six games last year, posting a 1-4-1 W/L/T record and a solid .758 save percentage. As mentioned, this is the Eagles first game of the regular season.
 
Recent history 
The series between the Panthers and the MUW Owls is tied at 2-2. The last time the teams played, LC won 5-0 (Sept. 20, 2022). Click here to view the past box scores. 

When and where to stream
The away game kicks off at 5 p.m. this Sunday (Sept. 1). The game will not be streaming live.