Box Score ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – SWOSU Soccer played even with Ouachita Baptist for the second time this season, ending in a 1-1 tie after 90 minutes in Arkadelphia.
The Bulldogs (9-4-3, 5-2-3 GAC) still have a chance to climb into the top spot in the GAC standings but will need help from teams ahead of them with only two matches remaining in the regular season.
After a scoreless first half,
Braelee Epp broke the deadlock in the 71st minute when she capitalized on a corner kick from
Julie Andersen, sending a shot through the back of the net to give the Dawgs a 1-0 lead. Less than 10 minutes later, the Tigers answered back, converting a free kick opportunity into a header that snuck over the outstretched arms of goalkeeper
Emma Young to even the match at 1-1.
Ouachita nearly stole the win in the closing minutes after a foul on
Riley Massey inside the penalty box set up a late penalty kick in the 87th minute, but the shot ricocheted off the left post to preserve the draw.
SWOSU controlled much of the match, outshooting the Tigers 16-7 and leading 6-4 in shots on goal while allowing just one corner kick compared to their six.
The Bulldogs now return home for their final two matches of the regular season, hosting Northwestern on Wednesday before welcoming Oklahoma Baptist on Saturday.
