CONWAY, Ark. _ The University of Central Arkansas Bears lost a 3-1 lead Thursday night and ended up dropping the match to Tulsa 4-3 on a penalty kick in the second overtime in non-conference action at the Bill Stephens Complex.
Junior
Sydney Brough staked the Bears to an early 1-0 lead with a goal in the 26th minute off an assist from
Emma Hawkins. The Golden Hurricane (2-2-1) tied it early in the second half on a goal by Emily Bradenburg before UCA junior
Emma Hawkins put in two quick goals just 12 minutes apart, on assists from senior
Anika Sultan and freshman
Gabby Thies, for a 3-1 UCA lead.
But Tulsa scored even quicker in the 81st and 82nd minutes to send the game to extra time. After a scoreless first overtime period, Tulsa's Lilliana Fernandez was fouled in the box and converted the penalty kick at the 101:56 mark for the win.
UCA (1-4-0) converted three of its five shots on goal while Tulsa was good on four of six.
The Bears continue their homestand at 7 p.m. Sunday when they host Oral Roberts at the Stephens Complex.