CONWAY, Ark. – One last home game for the Central Arkansas women's soccer team, as the Bears celebrate Senior Day on Sunday. Kickoff against Jacksonville is set for 12 p.m. at the Bill Stephens Track and Soccer Complex.
As the Bears (6-5-2, 5-0-2 ASUN) get set for their final regular season game at home, the team looks back at the accomplishments of its eight seniors.
Hannah Messner,
Kajsa Pruner,
Kelly Van Gundy,
Anna Kerr,
Allyson Kamper,
Gabby Thies,
Maria Vanegas and
Adley Barham will cap their careers going to at least three ASUN Semifinals and winning an ASUN Division Title. Under the watchful eye of this class, the Bears had a winning percentage of 69 percent in ASUN games.
Central Arkansas is unbeaten in its last eight, claiming a draw against North Florida on Thursday.
Anna Kerr tallied the score for the Bears, her third of the season. She is one of three Bears to tally three or more goals this season, and leads the team in shots on goal (21).
The Bears and Dolphins have only ever played twice, with Central Arkansas holding a 1-0-1 series advantage. Last season, the Bears scored a goal in the early minutes of the second half, but Jacksonville answered late to get the draw.
Jacksonville (3-8-2, 2-4-1 ASUN) enter the weekend snapped a five-game winless streak by defeating North Alabama on Thursday. A goal in each half for the Dolphins created separation, and North Alabama was only able to put one shot on frame. It marked the fourth shutout of the season for the Dolphins, and the second in ASUN play.
The Dolphins have relied heavily on the scoring abilities of Logan Gonzalez and Manuela Restrepo, with the duo combining for eight of the team's 12 goals. Gonzalez, with five goals, scored both goal against North Alabama, her second brace of the season.
Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. at the Bill Stephens Track and Soccer Complex. The match will be streamed on ESPN+, with live stats available online. As always admission to Central Arkansas soccer is free.