ATLANTA - The Central Arkansas Men's soccer team tied,1-1(4-2), but Georgia State advanced on penalties in the semi-final of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. 

The Bears started out the match perfectly, scoring in the seventh minute when Soren Jensen whipped in a lovely cross which met the head of Alberto Suarez. The Bears continued to dominate the match, but were unable to double their lead. Georgia State would test the defense but created very little chances.

As the second half rolled around, the match began to heat up, With more and more fouls coming as time went on, but the Bears held their lead. The Panthers scored equalizer in the 87th minute and brought the match to 1-1. Both sets of players began to get tired as we were going into extra time.

Extra time saw more tired legs and nearly no chances by either side. As penalties came around, tension had risen to a whole new level. Both sides scored on their first and second kick-takers. The Panthers would score their third before the Bears hit the post to give Georgia State the advantage. Georgia State converted their fourth and the Bears would have their shot saved to see-out the penalty shootout win for the Panthers.


The Bears fall season is now finished, but will be back in the spring with friendlies!