SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The Central Arkansas Men's Soccer Team fell 2-1 to Missouri State on Wednesday. The loss was the first for the Bears this season, who now sit at 4-1.

FIRST HALF - SUAREZ GOES 5-FOR-5
Central Arkansas started the first half very quick when Alberto Suarez scored the opener in the ninth minute off a corner kick taken by Edoardo Merci. The goal would see Suarez score his fifth goal in five straight games.

Zach Schawl made multiple great saves to keep UCA on top through the first 45 minutes.

SECOND HALF - GOOD POSSESSION, BUT UNLUCKY BOUNCES
Suarez nearly grabbed his second of the match early in the second half but missed his shot high. Missouri State equalized in the 62nd minute after a clearance bounced right back into the danger zone and Missouri State capitalized. 

The teams exchanged chances until Missouri State scored the winner in the 84th minute off a free-kick found the head of an attacker who put it just too high for Schawl's reach.

HEAR FROM THE COACH
"We were beaten by an excellent team but can use the lessons from this match to make ourselves a better program. We will look forward to our next opportunity to compete," said Head Coach Frank Kohlenstein.

The Bears host Memphis on Tuesday, Sept. 14, at the Bill Stephens Soccer Complex. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.