The Our Lady of the Lake University men’s soccer team is heading into the 2025 season with confidence and a lot to prove. Under the guidance of longtime head coach Shane Hurley and assistant coach Jesus Cortes, the Saints are focused on building off last season’s playoff appearance and pushing even further this fall.
OLLU came in at No. 8 in the RRAC Preseason Poll. With a solid mix of returning veterans and promising new additions, the Saints have been sharp in preseason training and are showing real chemistry on the field. There’s a clear energy around the program, one that points to a team ready to take the next step.
Coach Hurley and Coach Cortes have put a strong emphasis on discipline, teamwork, and consistency, and it’s showing in how the team is preparing. The Saints know the road won’t be easy, especially with powerhouse teams like LSU Shreveport and Xavier at the top of the conference, but there’s a belief within the group that they can compete with anyone.
“This group has shown the kind of character, commitment, and cohesion we want to see from a competitive squad,” said Coach Hurley. “They’ve been pushing themselves hard in preseason, and we’re excited to show the results of that effort.”
This year’s team is not hoping to make the playoffs alone—their goal is to compete for a championship. With momentum building and a clear sense of purpose, OLLU Men’s Soccer could be one of the surprise teams to watch in the RRAC this season.
Voting was conducted by the conference’s head coaches. Results of the poll are shown below with points calculated through a 12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 format.
Results are shown below with first-place votes appearing in parentheses.
| 1. | LSU Shreveport (10) | 140 |
| 2. | Xavier (1) | 130 |
| 3. | LSU Alexandria (1) | 114 |
| 4. | Louisiana Christian | 110 |
| 5. | Texas A&M-San Antonio | 95 |
| 6. | Texas A&M-Texarkana | 74 |
| 7. | Jarvis Christian | 67 |
| 8. | Our Lady of the Lake | 64 |
| 9. | Texas A&M-Victoria | 60 |
| 10. | Southwest | 38 |
| 11. | North American | 30 |
| 12. | Texas College | 14 |