Conway, Ark. - The Central Arkansas Women's Soccer Team fell 1-0 to Arkansas State on Sunday Night. The result gives the Bears a 3-5 record.
FIRST HALF - ROUGH START & CLOSE CHANCES
The Bears started the match with the first chance when Emma Hawkins put a shot just wide of the post in the third minute. The Red Wolves took the lead in the seventh minute after a quick attacking spell.
Morgan Rollow and Sydney Brough both nearly equalized in the 12th minute after the Arkansas State goalkeeper parried the ball twice. Kelly Van Gundy put a strong shot towards the bottom right corner but the shot was pushed away in the 41st minute.
SECOND HALF - MINUTES AND HEAVY LEGS
Central Arkansas played strong defense in the final 45 minutes, but just could not find the equalizer. Emma Hawkins and Gracie Hair both had good chances in the final ten minutes, but couldn't find the back of the net.
As time went on, both teams began showing fatigue as the Bears opened up the Red Wolves defense for multiple good chances.
The Bears travel to Grambling State on Friday, September 17th for their final non-conference matchup. Kickoff is set for 7 P.M.