The University Lab Cubs will take on the West Monroe Rebels at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Neither team made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.
University Lab's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They beat Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy by a goal, winning 1-0. The final result isn't all that surprising considering University Lab's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana soccer rankings (they are ranked ninth, while Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy are ranked 42nd).
Meanwhile, while it was all tied up 0-0 at halftime, West Monroe was not quite Zachary's equal in the second half on Thursday. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Broncos.
University Lab has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-2-2 record this season. As for West Monroe, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-5-2 record this season.
University Lab skirted past West Monroe 1-0 in their previous meeting back in December of 2016. Will the Cubs repeat their success, or do the Rebels have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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