Jacksonville, Fla. - The Central Arkansas Women's Soccer Team played solid defense and quick attacking play to defeat ASUN favorites, North Florida 3-0 on the road on Sunday afternoon!

FIRST HALF - QUICK FIRE GOALS

The Bears started the first half by putting two shots on target in the first few minutes with Emma Hawkins and Hadley Dickinson both having their shots saved. Dickinson's shot fell awkwardly down to Sydney Brough who nearly found the back of the net off a rebounded shot.

Laurel Landry opened up the scoring in the 20th minute after Emma Hawkins beat a player and played Landry through who made a great touch to slide it past the goalkeeper and give the Bears the lead! Emma Hawkins then doubled the Bears lead in the 25th minute after having her initial shot blocked and falling right back to her feet.

Keyla Perez made two fantastic saves to keep the clean sheet in the first half!

SECOND HALF - HOLDING BACK THE KITCHEN SINK

North Florida came out swinging in the second half and threw forward the "kitchen sink" and went for a goal to try and stay in the match. The Bears held strong and did not allow the Osprey's to get back in it. Central Arkansas held them off long enough for Emma Hawkins to receive a through ball from Abby Gibson to give the Bears a 3-0 lead in the 74th minute to put the match to bed.

HEAR FROM THE COACH

"It was a great weekend. Road wins are very difficult and road conference wins are even more difficult. Our team performed very well and produced a shutout along with lots of ball possession and lots of quality scoring chances. We have to keep working hard to continue to build as we have been this season," said Head Coach Jeremy Bishop after the big win.

HEAR FROM THE PLAYERS

"So thankful to contribute by getting on the scoresheet today! It was a really good team so we are going to take this confidence to our game Thursday and the rest of the season," said Emma Hawkins who has now scored 9 goals in 10 matches.

The Bears return to the pitch at home on Thursday in an ASUN Conference match against Kennesaw State. Kickoff is set for 7 PM at the Bill Stephens Complex.