The University of Central Arkansas women's soccer squad will welcome Alabama State for the first time ever on Thursday evening, kicking off at 7 p.m. at the Bill Stephens Track and Soccer Complex in Conway, Arkansas.
A milestone for the program
It marks the Bears' second home fixture of the season and follows a gritty 2‑2 draw with Arkansas State, where Jama Akpanudo opened the scoring shortly after the break and Megan Moudy added an equaliser before the visitors responded twice.
Alabama State, still searching for its first win after a 5‑0 loss to Kennesaw State earlier in the campaign, will rely on last year's top scorer Serenity Safeeullah, who netted the only goal in a six‑minute strike against Presbyterian.
The match will be broadcast live on ESPN+, with free admission for fans and live statistics available online, underscoring the growing visibility of women's soccer in the region.
Both coaches see the encounter as a chance to fine‑tune tactics before the season progresses, while the Bears hope to build momentum after a promising start.