JONESBORO,
Ark. (8/27/10) - Arkansas State junior forward Michele Clark took a feed from
sophomore Jill Fuerman, scoring the only goal of the match in the 97th
minute (96:19), giving the Red Wolves the golden goal they needed to take the
match, 1-0 over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Friday.
The
Red Wolves soccer squad improved to 1-0-1 on the season while the Lady Lions
fell to 0-1.
"It's
good to get our first victory of the year," said ASU head coach Tafadzwa
Ziyenge. "Our players are excited and making adjustments that we ask them too
on the field. There are still things to work on but this win should give our
players some confidence and a warrior's spirit as we look for the first winning
season in program history."
Clark
led the squad with three shots, while as a team the Red Wolves outshot UAPB
18-8 taking eight shots on goal to the Lady Lions four. ASU also took six
corner kicks to UAPB's two.
Sophomore
goalkeeper Susan Brown made four saves, including three in the first half,
notching her first win of the season, while her counterpart Bre-Ann Laypoole
made seven saves in goal for the Lady Lions. Silvia Fuentes led UAPB with two
shots on goal.
The
Red Wolves continue action on the road traveling to Ruston, La. for a matchup
Sunday with the Lady Techsters of Louisiana Tech. Kickoff Sunday is set for
noon.
