7-11-1, 5-5-1
Northwestern State
12-7-1, 8-2-1
Kats bow out of SLC soccer tourney
11/6/2019 2:22:00 PM | Soccer
CONWAY, Ark. - The Sam Houston State soccer team fell behind early and could not rally from behind in a 3-0 loss to second-seeded Northwestern State in the opening round of the Southland Conference Tournament Wednesday at the Bill Stephens Soccer Complex.
The Bearkats (7-11-1) only managed one shot on goal in the first half by freshman April Bennett and one in the second half by freshman Alyssa Austin. The Lady Demons (12-7-1), however, took advantage of their opportunities with three goals on five shots in the first half.
Northwestern State's first goal came just a minute into the game when Jayden Wheeler ricocheted a ball of the right post just over the outstretched hands of freshman keeper Tatum Krueger. The ball sailed into the back-left corner of the net.
The Lady Demons added goals from Karleigh Acosta (14th minute) and Kalee Williams (22nd minute) to close out the half.
The Bearkats have had a knack for rallying from behind this season in wins over Central Arkansas, Houston Baptist and McNeese and a tie against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. The early three-goal deficit was just too much to overcome.
Team Stats
Wheeler, Jayden (3)
GOAL by NSU Wheeler, Jayden (FIRST GOAL), goal number 3 for season.
0:59
Acosta, Karleigh (1)
Assisted By: Mattsson, Olivia
GOAL by NSU Acosta, Karleigh, Assist by Mattsson, Olivia, goal number 1 for season.
14:00
Williams, Kalee (3)
GOAL by NSU Williams, Kalee, goal number 3 for season.
22:57
