NATCHITOCHES—It is a battle of conference unbeatens, as Northwestern State aims for its sixth win in a row against in-state rival McNeese Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Lady Demon Soccer Complex.

NSU (5-5 overall, 2-0 SLC) has won its first two conference contests for the first time since 2006 the last time out when it slowed down the potent Lamar offense, winning 2-1 in overtime on a winner by sophomore Natalee Henry.

McNeese (6-3, 2-0) has had a similar path to NSU to get to 2-0. The Cowgirls won 1-0 in the opener against Southeastern Louisiana before going on the road and knocking off defending Southland Conference champion Central Arkansas 2-1 in double overtime. They are on a four-match winning streak.

Henry was the 11^th member of the Lady Demons to score a point this year. Freshman Olivia Draguicevich leads the way with four goals and eight points. She is the only player with more than one goal. Five players—Henry, Jalen Donaldson, Kiara Padilla, Sam Hanking and Hallie Field—all have one apiece. Freshmen Olivia Mattsson and Jayme Haynes each have two assists to lead the way for NSU.

The defense has been the calling card for the Lady Demons, allowing a combined two goals during their five-match winning streak.

Acelya Aydogmus has started both conference matches and has allowed one goal in 187 minutes of action in the two contests. She has two shutouts as well. Kayla Bomben has played in more 260 minutes and has allowed just three goals, a 1.03 goals against average. She also has a 75 percent save percentage.

The Cowgirls are led by one of the best goalkeepers in the conference, Emma Roccaforte. After missing the first six contests of the season, Roccaforte has allowed just one goal in nearly 290 minutes of action since.

Anna Watson leads McNeese in goals and points with five and 12, respectively. Delana Friesen has scored four on the season, including the game-winner in overtime against UCA.

Following the contest, NSU will hit the road next weekend in the state of Texas, beginning with Abilene Christian next Friday. The next game at the Lady Demon Soccer Complex will be Oct. 11 against Sam Houston State.