Bulldogs Drop 1-0 Decision At Arkansas In SEC Opener

Friday, September 15

Fayetteville, Ark.

7:00 PM

Mississippi State

6-1-1 (0-1-0)

Arkansas

5-4-0 (1-0-0)

Mississippi State

Arkansas

Bulldogs Drop 1-0 Decision At Arkansas In SEC Opener

September 15, 2017 | Soccer

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – It was tied for nearly 88 minutes.

Arkansas (5-4-0, 1-0 SEC) scored a late goal with 2:36 remaining as the Mississippi State soccer team (6-1-1, 0-1) dropped a 1-0 decision to the Razorbacks on Friday night at Razorback Field in the Southeastern Conference opener for both squads.

State had an early chance in the second minute on a header by Payton Gruenewald that was saved by Arkansas keeper Jordan Harris.

Later, in the seventh minute, Mallory Eubanks had a prime scoring opportunity when she sent a shot right on target but into the hands of Harris.

MaKayla Waldner had an excellent scoring chance in the 32nd minute as she fired a shot that almost went past the keeper.

In the first half, both teams had several scoring chances, but defense reigned supreme as the half ended scoreless.

"Although we are all disappointed, I want to give credit to Arkansas on then win," Bulldog coach Tom Anagnost said. "We gave ourselves a chance to win this game against a very tough team in a challenging environment. I think we demonstrated we are a good team, but also that we have a ways to go. We must keep getting better everyday and continue to learn, improve and grow."

Catalina Perez ripped a free kick from near midfield as she fired a shot that caused a great commotion in the box in the 71st minute.

Arkansas untied the contest on a goal in the 88th minute by Parker Goins, assisted by Nayeli Perez.

In net, Perez tallied a game-high five saves to lead the Bulldogs, which also tied her season-high.

Brooke McKee led the Bulldogs with four shots, including one that rattled off the post.

The Bulldogs out-cornered the Razorbacks 6-4 in the match.

Next Up For MSU

Next, State will open its SEC home slate on Thursday, Sept. 21, against Missouri. Fans in attendance will have a chance to win $10,000.

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