JONESBORO, Ark. (8/21/22) – Arkansas State Head Soccer Coach
Brian Dooley earned his 250
th career victory Sunday as the Red Wolves blanked in-state foe Central Arkansas 3-0 at the A-State Soccer Park.
The Red Wolves (1-1-0) relied on a pair of second-half goals en route to evening their overall mark on the season. A-State tallied nine shots on goal for the second straight contest, doing so on 11 shots.
Sarah Strong netted a header off an
Aliyah Williamson assist in the 15
th minute to put the Scarlet and Black ahead 1-0.
In the 70
th minute,
Sydoney Clarke scored her first goal as a Red Wolf off a free kick by
Cooper Cowan and a touch by
Emma Riley to put the home squad up 2-0.
Tara Lea then drilled in the third goal in the 90
th minute, with Clarke assisting.
Damaris Deschaine and
Olivia Luther combined for the shutout in the net for A-State. Deschaine started in goal for the first 45 minutes and faced three shots before Luther entered after the half and corralled two saves.
The Red Wolves return to the pitch at 2 p.m. Thursday, facing Northwestern State on ESPN+. Admission to the match at the A-State Soccer Park is free.
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