STAFFORD, Texas — North American University men's soccer faced a tough afternoon against LSU Shreveport, falling 4-0 Saturday as the Pilots converted their pressure into three second-half goals.
LSU Shreveport opened the scoring in the 29th minute when Jacob Botterill found the net unassisted, giving the Pilots a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
North American goalkeeper Bercel Ban kept the Stallions within reach, making eight saves in the first half as LSU Shreveport generated 12 shots. The Stallions managed two shots before the break but could not find the equalizer.
Second-Half Surge
The Pilots broke the match open late in the second half. Alessandro Collela scored in the 73rd minute off an assist from Jacob Doehman, and Jeremy Lafargue added another goal just 34 seconds later.
Estafano Barreiro capped the scoring in the 80th minute, extending the lead to 4-0.
Ban finished with 13 saves across 90 minutes, facing 17 shots on goal. LSU Shreveport goalkeeper Sondre Liahagen-Kolnes recorded one save to earn the shutout.
By the Numbers
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Shots: LSU Shreveport 23, North American 6
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Shots on goal: LSU Shreveport 17, North American 1
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Saves: Bercel Ban 13, Sondre Liahagen-Kolnes 1
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Corner kicks: LSU Shreveport 5, North American 1
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Goals: Jacob Botterill, Alessandro Collela, Jeremy Lafargue and Estafano Barreiro
North American finished with six shots, including one on target from Sandile Mdauli. The Stallions will look to regroup before their next conference matchup.
Up Next: Louisiana Christian Visits North American
The Stallions return to Stafford on Thursday, October 15, to face Louisiana Christian at 7:30 p.m. CDT as they look to bounce back in Red River Athletic Conference play.
Game Details: Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. CDT | Stafford, Texas
Attendance note: The official game report lists attendance as zero at Sabercats Stadium. Stallion Nation Fix That Please!! Show Up For The Stallions Follow Them On Social Media  @nausoccerÂ
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