JONESBORO, Ark. (8/29/21) –
Sarah Sodoma netted her 31
st career goal in the 61
st minute, but a goal in the 76
th minute lifted (RV) Ole Miss past the Arkansas State soccer team 2-1 on Sunday afternoon at the A-State Soccer Park.
Megan McClure led the way with four saves for the Red Wolves (1-2-1), while the Rebels (2-0-1) tallied 22 shots to A-State's eight.
A-State had an early opportunity in the 14
th minute, but
Abigail Miller's shot found the gloves of Rebel goalkeeper Ashley Orkus.
Megan McClure saved a shot in the 17
th minute, but Ole Miss took the 1-0 lead in the 29
th minute on a score by Molly Martin.
McClure and the A-State back line kept the Rebels off the board for much of the second half, then Sodoma scored the equalizer with assists by
Hailey Cloud and
Holly Stalls in the 61
st minute.
Ole Miss' game-winner came in the 76
th minute off the foot of Channing Foster to put the Rebels ahead. A-State had a pair of match-tying opportunities late, but those shots by Miller and
Sarah Strong found the mitts of Orkus.
The Red Wolves return to action Thursday, traveling to Pine Bluff for a showdown versus in-state foe Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Match time is set for 3 p.m. CT. For the latest on A-State women's soccer, follow the team on Twitter (@AStateSoccer), Facebook (/AStateSoccer) and Instagram (@astatesoccer).