CONWAY, Ark. – Central Arkansas scored two goals in the 20^th and 22^nd minute in route to a 3-0 win over the Southeastern Louisiana women's soccer team Sunday.
 
SLU (6-6-4, 3-4-3) in the Southland) got two tough breaks leading to UCA goals in the first half.
 
The Bears (14-3-1, 9-1-0) scored their first goal on a penalty kick by Connie Awuku-Darkoh for her 10^th goal of the season.
 
Minutes later, the Bears added to their lead on a goal by Camille Bassett that managed to trickle through the SLU defense.
 
However, SLU didn't quit as they continued to attack offensively. The Lady Lions attempted seven shots and four on goal on in the first half but trailed 2-0 at halftime.
 
The Lady Lions fought valiantly in the second half but couldn't muster enough offensively. The Bears added a goal by Morgan Hurd in the final minutes to clinch the win.
 
"After Friday, we wanted to compete in every aspect of the game," said second year SLU soccer head coach Chris McBride. "We did that well today and I was happy with the performance. We gave away a penalty and made an error in the first half that cost us two goals, other than that we were good."
 
Southeastern's Sofia Olsson and Christina Cutura led SLU with three shots and one on goal each.  Sophomore goalkeeper Nadine Maher had eight saves adding to her conference leading 56.
 
The loss was just the second of the season for the Lady Lions by more than one goal. SLU lost to North Texas 4-0 Aug. 24 on the road.
 
With the win, the Bears clinched the Southland Conference regular season championship and will be the number one seed in the tournament.
 
Southeastern will host Nicholls (1-9-0, 3-14-0) Friday night at Strawberry Stadium for Senior Night at 7 p.m.
 
Links for live stats and video are available for Friday's match on the women's soccer schedule page at www.LionSports.net.
 
Sunday's Results:
Houston Baptist 2, McNeese 1 – 2/OT
Lamar 6, Texas A&M Corpus Christi 1
Northwestern State 3, Nicholls 2 - 2/OT
Incarnate Word 3, Sam Houston State 0
Abilene Christian 1, Stephen F. Austin 0 – 2/OT
 
Links for live stats and video are available for Sunday's match on the women's soccer schedule page at www.LionSports.net.
 
SCORE ONE MORE CLUB/S CLUB
 
Fans interested in becoming active supporters of the women's soccer program are encouraged to join the Score One More Club.  Lion alums are encouraged to join the exclusive S Club, which is restricted to Southeastern athletic letter winners.
 
All membership fees and donations to Score One More Club are available for the exclusive use of the Southeastern soccer program. Membership information is available by contacting the Lion Athletics Association at laa@southeastern.edu or (985) 549-5091 or visiting www.LionUp.com.
 
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Southland Conference Standings (As of Oct. 21)
 
1. Central Arkansas                 9-1-0                27 points
2. Lamar                                  7-1-2                23 points
3. Houston Baptist                  7-2-1                22 points
4. McNeese                             6-3-1                19 points
5. Abilene Christian                6-3-1                19 points
6. Northwestern State             4-6-0                12 points
7. Southeastern La.                 3-4-3                12 points
8. Incarnate Word                   3-6-1                10 points
9. Stephen F. Austin               2-5-3                9 points
10. A&M-Corpus Christi        2-6-2                8 points
11. Sam Houston State           2-6-2                8 points
12. Nicholls                             1-9-0                3 points